# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Explore the rich stories of queer and questioning individuals throughout polar history.About this EventJoin us at the Polar Museum for a newly updated Bridging Binaries tour, led by the researcher whose archival investigations have helped expand the stories this tour tells.Learn about a range of queer stories and those who challenged gender expectations throughout history, from trans lichenologist Elke Mackenzie, to the deep love expressed by some expedition members for their companions, to artistic expressions of gender over long polar winters, to the surprising connection between Hunter & Palmers biscuits and the taboos around discussing homosexuality in the 20th century.Important InformationThese tours are free, but online booking is essential. The tours are aimed at adult visitors.The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes and is led by a member of staff. Please meet in the Memorial Hall at the front of the museum.Please note that the tour will involve walking around the gallery and the museum has limited seating. We have wheelchairs available to borrow - if you would like to use one during the tour, please get in touch with the museum prior to your visit.AccessibilityThe Polar Museum is all on one floor and has step-free access via a ramp in the carpark.We have one fully-accessible toilet with a left hand transfer space.Tour attendees will have headsets for the tour.There is paid street parking outside the Museum with free blue badge parking. One accessible space in the carpark can be arranged in advance by calling 01223 336540.More accessibility information, including a visual story, can be found on the Accessibility page on our website.Please email groupvisits@spri.cam.ac.uk or call 01223 336540 to discuss accessibility concerns.initiative, developed by the Change Makers Action Group and funded by Arts Council England. We are grateful for the UCM Collections in Action fund which supported the extra research this year. Those delivering the tours are helping us to diversify the stories we tell and to approach our collections in new and exciting ways. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cambridge/bridging-binaries-lgbtq-tour/100001991998573356 - **Event Categories**: art, lgbt-pride, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 1 hour - Location: The Polar Museum - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Cambridge - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Polar Museum - **lat**: 52.1982077 - **long**: 0.12473920000002181 - **full address**: The Polar Museum, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/6382b201262bad6c12b176539d1935a2d781ff86b22f56980702372fdc06fddd-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786313245 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour being held? - **A:** Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:00 pm at The Polar Museum, Lensfield Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour? - **A:** Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour? - **A:** Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour is organized by The Polar Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bridging Binaries LGBTQ+ Tour is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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