Explore St. Louisâ LGBTQIA+ communities in the Missouri History Museumâs Gateway to Pride virtual exhibit
The exhibit, part of a larger collecting initiative, makes clear the museumâs commitment to highlighting queer histories and empowering marginal voices.
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Gateway to Pride is the Missouri History Museumâs momentous first step to bolster LGBTQIA+ representation in its programming and collection. Featuring oral stories, cultural artifacts, and an illustrated timeline, this virtual exhibit could be the gateway to understanding and supporting St. Louisâ LGBTQIA+ communities.Â
âWe want everybody to find themselves here,â says curator Sharon Smith, âThis was an opportunity for us to make the LGBTQIA+ community part of the collections and everything that we do at the museum.â