Museums and cultural institutions can play an important role in making social change. People trust museums as authorities on history, art, culture, and science, as well as visit museums for inspiration, discovery, and informal learning.
When I was growing up, I can’t remember ever learning about LGBTQIA+ people in a museum. Now that is changing! Museums are intentionally thinking about how to stay relevant and expand their audience, and that means authentically including queer people in every aspect of their work.
Despite national attacks of LGBTQIA+ rights, this Pride Month, I saw more and more museums celebrating June in creative ways.
Here is your 2023 Pride Month Roundup.