We aim to make our collections highly accessible, create exhibitions quickly in response to specific community needs and opportunities, and conduct outreach programs that bring the stories in our collections to life.
Our achievements include the exhibit Public Faces/Private Lives, which became the bestselling book, Improper Bostonians, as well as exhibitions focused on LGBTQ+ photojournalism, Provincetown’s White Party, the history of Boston Pride, and the LGBTQ community’s response to HIV/AIDS.
Our Work
Historians for hire
Hire us for private talks or tours tailored to your group, engaging and inspiring experiences that illuminate Boston’s LGBTQ+ history, spark conversation, and honor community memory.
Public History
Using materials from our archives, we bring Boston’s LGBTQ+ history to life on the Out of the Archives Blog. Explore stories, artifacts, and hidden histories.
Events
Our public events, virtual and in-person, bring people together to celebrate Boston’s queer past, share community stories, and connect with others who love history.
Exhibitions
Explore exhibitions created by our public historians, showcasing Boston’s LGBTQ+ history. These displays invite you to discover, reflect, and connect with the city’s vibrant past.
Our Collections
The History Project maintains one of the largest independent LGBTQ+ archives in the nation. We steward more than 200 collections documenting the history of New England’s LGBTQ communities, from pre-Stonewall times to the present day.
Address
Queer History Boston
565 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
Hours
Use of the archives is free and open to the public! Due to limited space in the archives, our hours are by appointment only.
Contact
Questions? Contact us at info@queerhistoryboston.org