Rainbow Guided Tour at Wellington Museum

Highlights

• Explore the vibrant history and trailblazing figures of Wellington's LGBTQ+ past
• Learn about the fight for equality, including the Homosexual Law Reform Act
• Uncover the creativity and social spaces that have shaped the rainbow community
• Connect with the LGBTQ+ stories that continue to shape Wellington today

Description

Discover and reflect upon the vibrant rainbow history of Pōneke on this engaging guided tour through Te Waka Huia o Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Wellington Museum. Begin with a warm welcome before exploring why Wellington is known as the LGBTQ+ capital of Aotearoa, with a strong and visible rainbow community. Journey through the stories of trailblazing individuals who have shaped New Zealand’s history. Learn about Carmen Rupe, a pioneering activist, performer, and businesswoman; the politicians and advocates who helped to decriminalize homosexuality; and Georgina Beyer, the world’s first openly transgender mayor and MP. Uncover the creativity, social spaces, and pivotal legislation that has shaped the rainbow community in Wellington and wider Aotearoa. This guided experience is a celebration of resilience and community. We invite you to connect with the LGBTQ+ stories that continue to shape Wellington today. 

Includes

Guided tour of Wellington Museum focusing on LGBTQ+ history Stories of trailblazing individuals like Carmen Rupe and Georgina Beyer History on the Homosexual Law Reform Act and other pivotal legislation Exploration of Wellington's LGBTQ+ community and social spaces

Important Information

• Tour duration is approximately 45 minutes. Meeting point is at Wellington Museum, Ground Floor, 3 Jervois Quay, Wellington Central, 6011

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund