Admission to The GLBT Historical Society Museum in San Francisco - Explore Interactive Exhibits and LGBTQ+ history
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Immerse yourself in LGBTQ+ history through personal stories at the GLBT Historical Society Museum in Castro. This inclusive experience is perfect for adults and teens interested in the LGBTQ+ community, looking to connect with the community's rich past and inspiring future.
Highlights
Admission to GLBT Historical Society Museum for a deep dive into LGBTQ milestones, giving you a peek into past lives and struggles
Enjoy immersive experiences through interactive displays and get a real sense of community.
Attend workshops to enrich your understanding by teaching archival skills vital for preserving this rich heritage
Explore interactive features or view unique artifacts such as an original rainbow flag!
Conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District
Perfect for Gifting! Give a memorable day out with entrance to the most culturally significant museums dedicated entirely to LGBTQ experiences.
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursMon - Closed
Tues - Sun 11AM - 1PM and 1.30PM - 5PM
Operating hours may change - we suggest checking within a week before your visit! - DurationPeople typically spend 1.5 - 2 hours, but your ticket is valid all day!
- Accessibility35-minute audioguide to the long-term exhibition “Queer Past Becomes Present is free for blind, low-vision and visually impaired visitors
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. No reservation needed!
Just show up whenever you’re ready.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What is the GLBT Historical Society Museum?
The GLBT Historical Society Museum in San Francisco is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and sharing the history and culture of the LGBTQ community. It offers exhibitions, archives, and multimedia displays that celebrate over a century of LGBTQ history and activism
What exhibitions are currently on display at the GLBT Historical Society Museum?
The museum features two permanent exhibitions: "Queer Past Becomes Present", which highlights over 100 years of LGBTQ life in San Francisco, and "The Original Rainbow Flag", which showcases a fragment of the first rainbow flag created by Gilbert Baker in 1978. There are also rotating exhibitions that dive into specific aspects of LGBTQ history.
Does the GLBT Historical Society Museum offer any educational programs or events?
Yes, the museum hosts a variety of educational programs, lectures, and events throughout the year. These programs are aimed at educating the public about LGBTQ history, culture, and activism, and often include panel discussions, film screenings, and workshops.
What are some notable items on display at the GLBT Historical Society Museum?
The museum features a wide array of significant items, including personal belongings of LGBTQ icons like Harvey Milk, José Sarria, and Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. There are also costumes, documents, photos, and other artifacts that tell the story of over a century of LGBTQ life in San Francisco.
Immerse yourself in LGBTQ+ history through personal stories at the GLBT Historical Society Museum in Castro. This inclusive experience is perfect for adults and teens interested in the LGBTQ+ community, looking to connect with the community's rich past and inspiring future.
Highlights
Admission to GLBT Historical Society Museum for a deep dive into LGBTQ milestones, giving you a peek into past lives and struggles
Enjoy immersive experiences through interactive displays and get a real sense of community.
Attend workshops to enrich your understanding by teaching archival skills vital for preserving this rich heritage
Explore interactive features or view unique artifacts such as an original rainbow flag!
Conveniently located in the heart of San Francisco's Castro District
Perfect for Gifting! Give a memorable day out with entrance to the most culturally significant museums dedicated entirely to LGBTQ experiences.
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursMon - Closed
Tues - Sun 11AM - 1PM and 1.30PM - 5PM
Operating hours may change - we suggest checking within a week before your visit! - DurationPeople typically spend 1.5 - 2 hours, but your ticket is valid all day!
- Accessibility35-minute audioguide to the long-term exhibition “Queer Past Becomes Present is free for blind, low-vision and visually impaired visitors
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. No reservation needed!
Just show up whenever you’re ready.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What is the GLBT Historical Society Museum?
The GLBT Historical Society Museum in San Francisco is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and sharing the history and culture of the LGBTQ community. It offers exhibitions, archives, and multimedia displays that celebrate over a century of LGBTQ history and activism
What exhibitions are currently on display at the GLBT Historical Society Museum?
The museum features two permanent exhibitions: "Queer Past Becomes Present", which highlights over 100 years of LGBTQ life in San Francisco, and "The Original Rainbow Flag", which showcases a fragment of the first rainbow flag created by Gilbert Baker in 1978. There are also rotating exhibitions that dive into specific aspects of LGBTQ history.
Does the GLBT Historical Society Museum offer any educational programs or events?
Yes, the museum hosts a variety of educational programs, lectures, and events throughout the year. These programs are aimed at educating the public about LGBTQ history, culture, and activism, and often include panel discussions, film screenings, and workshops.
What are some notable items on display at the GLBT Historical Society Museum?
The museum features a wide array of significant items, including personal belongings of LGBTQ icons like Harvey Milk, José Sarria, and Del Martin & Phyllis Lyon. There are also costumes, documents, photos, and other artifacts that tell the story of over a century of LGBTQ life in San Francisco.
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About The GLBT Historical Society Museum San Francisco, California
The GLBT Historical Society Museum, located in the heart of San Francisco’s Castro District, is the first stand-alone museum of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender history and culture in the United States. At 1,600 square feet (150 square meters), the museum, while small, packs a powerful punch, celebrating the city’s vast queer past through dynamic and surprising exhibitions and programming.
Open since January 2011, the museum showcases the sheer depth and breadth of the GLBT Historical Society’s archives, demonstrates the importance of queer history to the public, and mounts wide-ranging exhibitions with an emphasis on diversity and social justice. The museum contains three gallery spaces for exhibitions.
The Main Gallery exhibition, “Queer Past Becomes Present,” documents the queer presence in the Bay Area from as far back as the Spanish explorers and missionaries to the present and features rich multimedia drawn from our archival collections. Two other galleries, the Front Gallery and the Community Gallery, are dedicated to rotating exhibitions on a range of themes.