Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where museum exhibits are open later and you can enjoy pop-up activities, a cash bar, food, and more!
In 1994, Missouri high school history teacher Rodney Wilson founded LGBT History Month, a concept that has spread across the globe and is now celebrated by more than 20 countries at various times throughout the year. We’ll celebrate the global influence of Wilson’s efforts on the 30th anniversary of the very first LGBT History Month. Wilson will kick off the program with a short presentation, followed by a conversation with representatives from around the world who will join us both in person and virtually to share the stories of their own countries’ LGBTQ History Months.
Join us in the Grand Hall before the program to enjoy food and drinks available for purchase from the Key Bistro. You can also make Pride-inspired keychains and crowns and visit resource tables hosted by local LGBTQIA+ organizations. And don’t forget to visit the Gateway to Pride gallery, where you can talk with St. Louis LGBTQIA+ History Makers who will bring the exhibit to life!
Schedule
5–7pm | Food and drink are available for purchase from the Key Bistro.
5:00–6:30pm | Visit resource tables, visit with LGBTQIA+ History Makers in the Gateway to Pride gallery, create Pride-inspired keychains and crowns, and take time to write about your neighborhood in our community binder.
6pm | Doors open to the Lee Auditorium
6:30pm | Join us in the Lee Auditorium to listen to stories from Rodney Wilson, founder of LGBT History Month, and a panel of representatives from around the world as they discuss their countries’ LGBTQ+ History Months.
We recognize that this program falls during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah, which may be a barrier for some people who would wish to attend. A recording of the program will be available upon request. If you are interested in receiving a link to view the recording, please contact emu@mohistory.org.
Come back for more! Thursday Nights at the Museum are sometimes the most fun, sometimes the most thought-provoking, and always the most interesting night of your week. The museum exhibits are open late, and you’ll enjoy cash bar and food for purchase, pop-up activities, concerts, lectures, and more.