Queer Late at the Museum

Queer Late at the Museum

A Hastings Queer History Collective Event

Date: Friday 12th June
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Where: Hastings Museum & Art Gallery, Bohemia Road, TN34 1ET
Ticket Price: £5/£3

Age: 18+

A late-night queer takeover of Hastings Museum & Art Gallery.

Join us for a Museum Late celebrating the Lemon Laws and Secret Doors exhibition with performances, interactive art, film and DJs.

Experience a version of the exhibition you won’t see in daylight plus performances from cabaret legends – Sharon Le Grande and Oozing Gloop.

Get involved in queer life drawing, listen to erotic readings, watch film mash-ups and find a new friend at the Shag Tag booth.

With DJ Chabala spinning tunes all night, this is set to be a night to remember.

This is an event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community in Hastings - open to allies, friends, family and anyone who wants to come together for a good time. Everyone is welcome.

All toilets will be gender neutral.

Please note due to content this event is suitable for Adults only. 

Part of the Lemon Laws & Secret Doors exhibition from the Hastings Queer History Collecting, running from 25th April to 30th August 2026. Find out more.

• Access Information

  Access Info for this event below .

  If you have any further questions or access requests, please email hannahrose@homeliveart.com.

  Gender neutral toilets throughout.

  Content: This event includes nudity and adult content, including sexual themes.

  The Museum website has the full building access information.

  General Access

  • All spaces are wheelchair accessible. Some spaces require the use of a lift for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Further details for each space below.

  • Seating will be available throughout the venue, including seats with back support if needed.

  • Accessible toilets available onsite.

  • Visitors are welcome to move between spaces at their own pace.

  • Quiet spaces within the museum are available away from louder activity.

  Exhibition Gallery Space

  • Exhibition space with special additions in UV lighting. 

  • UV lighting will be on in this space and lighting levels will be lower than usual.

  • All film works in the exhibition include subtitles.

  • All sound works have audio transcripts available.

  • A large print version of exhibition labels is available.

  • Very limited seating is available in this space, none with back support.

  Durbar Hall 

  • Performance and dance space with loud music and amplified sound throughout.

  • Seating with back support available.

  • Cabaret performances are spoken and music-based.

  • Wheelchair accessible via the use of a lift.

  Brassey Gallery

  • Interactive installation using written anonymous messaging.

  • Primarily text-based activity.

  • Pens and writing surfaces positioned at a height accessible for wheelchair users.

  • Staff available to assist visitors with writing or reading messages.

  • Wheelchair accessible via the use of a lift to the lower ground floor.

  Seaside Memories Room 

  • Queer life drawing session with facilitated instructions.

  • Materials provided.

  • Spoken guidance throughout.

  • Written instructions will be made available.

  • Blind and visually impaired visitors welcome - facilitators can verbally describe exercises and room layout.

  Ceramics Room - Erotic Readings

  • Live spoken word readings.

  • Seating available - floor seating, bean bags and a limited number of chairs with backs.

  • Lower lighting levels in this room.

  • Printed versions of readings texts available from reception on the night.

  • Wheelchair accessible via the use of a lift to the first floor.

  Grey Owl Gallery - Film

  • Please note - this is not 100% confirmed but likely to be included.

  • Film/visual essay presented on a loop.

  • Moving image content with sound.

  • Captioning included 

  • Seating available - stools and chairs with backs.

  • Wheelchair accessible via the use of a lift to the first floor.

  Sensory Information

  • The event includes changing light levels, UV lighting, music, crowds and amplified sound.

  • Some spaces will be darker and louder than others.

  • Visitors are welcome to leave and re-enter spaces as needed.

  • Staff at reception can help direct visitors towards quieter areas.

  Support

  • Assistance dogs are welcome throughout.

  • Visitors are welcome to bring support workers or companions.Please email hannahrose@homeliveart.com to reserve a spot for your support worker or companion.

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