Since opening its doors in May 2022 in Granary Square, King’s Cross, the museum has welcomed over 100,000 visitors, providing a revolutionary space to celebrate, preserve, and explore LGBTQ+ histories. 

The museum is now planning to redevelop its permanent collection and launch a series of series of special exhibitions throughout 2025, celebrating unheard stories, sharing new perspectives, and commemorating key cultural moments, in which the Terry Higgins Memorial quilt will feature.

The quilt features eight magnificent panels, representing different elements of Terry’s life, celebrating his legacy and aims to engage as many people as possible in where we are today with the opportunity to end new HIV cases in the UK by 2030.

Museum director Andrew Given explains a new vision for Queer Britain:

“Walking through our galleries never fails to inspire, as I see the record of activism and change that our community has achieved. But there are so many stories yet to be told. That’s why we are delighted to announce this exciting programme of exhibitions and the redevelopment of our permanent collection—ensuring that Queer Britain continues to be a vital space for all LGBTQ+ stories.”

Richard Angell OBE, Chief Executive of Terrence Higgins Trust, said:

“For many years at Terrence Higgins Trust, we worked in the name of Terry, but without fully telling his story. This quilt is a literal rich tapestry of his life. It speaks to the experiences of so many queer people, from growing up in a small town, to finding his identity through friendship, community, work and music. I hope those who visit will see something of themselves in Terry's story, and understand the ways so many of us have benefited from his legacy.

“When Terry died there wasn’t even a test for HIV, let alone any treatment. Now we have the opportunity to end the epidemic in the UK by 2030. We owe it to Terry and everyone we lost to turn that goal into reality.”

During 2025, the museum will also feature exhibitions celebrating 20 years of UK Black Pride, as well as on Jimmy Sommerville and Bronski Beat.