In conjunction with the LGBTQIA+ Heritage Project, this summer we’re hosting four fantastic events to mark Pride Season. Discover the rich history of the LGBTQIA+ through our workshops exploring quilting, badge making, flag and a preview of a new documentary ‘We were always here’. For details and booking info, follow the links below:
History of LGBT badgemaking
Get creative with this unique LGBTQIA+ workshop on the history of LGBT badge making. It explores several themes, such as pride, activism, identity, and community.
Booking is essential and you must be aged 18 and over.
🗓 Saturday, 9th August
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Lisburn Museum
👥 Ages 18+
🌈 LGBT Quilting Workshop –All Ages Welcome!
Discover the rich history of LGBTQIA+ quilting and express your creativity at this free, drop-in workshop (no booking required, just call in from 2-4pm). Come along and contribute to a community quilt marking pride!
🗓 Saturday, 16th August
🕑 Drop in anytime between 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Lisburn Museum
🏳️🌈 Fun with Flags – LGBT Workshop
Explore the wide range of LGBT flags and the stories behind them in this colourful and educational workshop. Come and find out more about the diversity of the LGBTQIA+ community through flags and fun!
Booking is essential and you must be aged 18 and over.
🗓 Saturday, 23rd August
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Lisburn Museum
👥 Ages 18+
🎬 You’re Invited: Documentary Screening of We Were Always Here 🌈
Join us for this special screening of a powerful new documentary called We Were Always Here (2025). It explores the lives and voices of local LGBTQIA+ women. Afterwards, there will be a live panel discussion with participants from the documentary.
Booking is essential and you must be aged 18 and over.
📅 Date: Thursday, 28 August
🕗 Time: Evening screening 6.30pm
📍 Location: Lisburn Museum
🔞 Age Restriction: 18+ only
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