Schwules Museum

Address:
Lützowstraße 73, 10785 Berlin, Germany

Schwules Museum is a museum located in Berlin, dedicated to LGBTQ+ history, culture and activism. It was founded in 1985, making it one of the oldest LGBTQ+ museums in the world. The museum offers a variety of exhibitions, events, library & archive, education and press resources. The exhibitions aim to showcase the diversity of LGBTQ+ experiences and highlight the various challenges faced by the community over time.

The current exhibitions at the museum include "We Have Always Been Everywhere", which explores the global history of LGBTQ+ communities and activism; "Year of Women", which focuses on the contributions of women to the LGBTQ+ movement; "Morepixx?", which showcases the works of LGBTQ+ photographers; and "Queering the Crip, Cripping the Queer", which examines the intersections of disability and queerness. The museum also offers guided tours of these exhibitions, in German and English, giving visitors the opportunity to learn more about the content and gain a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

In addition to exhibitions, the museum also has a library & archive featuring monthly highlights such as Mascha Linke, Dirk Harting, and Hendrik Bruhn. This resource is a valuable tool for researchers and anyone interested in the history of LGBTQ+ communities. Visitors can support the museum through donations, volunteering, and spreading the word about its work.

Features at Schwules Museum:

Dedicated to LGBTQ+ history, culture and activism
Founded in 1985, one of the oldest LGBTQ+ museums in the world
Offers exhibitions, events, library & archive, education and press resources
Current exhibitions include "We Have Always Been Everywhere", "Year of Women", "Morepixx?" and "Queering the Crip, Cripping the Queer"
Guided tours of exhibitions in German and English
Library & archive featuring monthly highlights

Thoughts from Online Reviews

Here is a summary of things mentioned about Schwules Museum in online reviews.

Unique and dedicated to the LGBTQ+ community
Friendly and helpful employees
Interesting exhibitions and displays
Affordable entrance fee with student discount
Supportive of the LGBTQ+ community through donations, volunteering, and press resources
Cafe on site
Small size
Some exhibitions are under construction
Could benefit from more funding

Schwules Museum is normally open at:

Monday: 12:00-18:00
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12:00-18:00
Thursday: 12:00-20:00
Friday: 12:00-18:00
Saturday: 14:00-19:00
Sunday: 14:00-18:00

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