Spotlight

Beyond the collection

The spotlight section is where to find things that involve the Museum of Transology, our partners, friends and family. It includes books, articles, news, workshops, exhibitions, people, tributes and more. Filter the topics to find the things you are interested in.

The archive of Museum of Transology exhibitions is at the bottom of this section.

Article 19 Jan 2017

In pictures: a first look at the Museum of Transology

Fashion Space Gallery's latest exhibition is the largest and boldest display of trans artefacts and photographic portraiture to be displayed …

Article January 16 2017

Vice: The Museum of Everyday Objects That Makes Transgender Lives Visible

When trans curator and fashion historian E-J Scott went into hospital for surgery, he kept everything from his room: the …

Project November 2014

Brighton Trans*formed

Talisman - Photo By Christa Holka (1)

Exhibition 4 July 25 - 10 August 25

Talisman

A black sleeveless dress in a frame

Tribute 17 Mar 2026

QTIBIPOC Femme Power

A tribute to Zsarday Forde, Mzz Kimberley, Travis Alabanza & Nando Messias

A portrait of a black woman with blonde hair wearing a light coloured top.

People March 2026

Writer of the month

KUCHENGA Shenjé is a writer, journalist and speaker with work on many media platforms including Stylist, British Vogue and Netflix. …

Four picture frames behind a velvet rope with a background of a trans flag

Event March 31 - 11am

TIC TDOV

On Trans Day of Visibility 2026, join us for a celebration of trans-inclusive culture. This free online event brings together …

banner reading Museums and heritage awards shortlisted 2026

News 12 Mar 2026

MoT Shortlisted

TRANCESTRY: 10 years of the Museum of Transology has been shortlisted for the Museum+Heritage Awards: Temporary or Touring Exhibition of …

Front cover of magazine - World of Interiors February edition

Article 19 Feb 2026

World of Interiors

For as long as mankind has set up museums, some stories have been privileged over others. Well, not any more!

QueerCircle October 2024

Exhibition 02 April 2026

Queer Youth Art Collective

Museum of Transology joins forces with our friends at the Queer Youth Art Collective to establish their official archive after …

Library May 2018

Prejudice & Pride

Prejudice and Pride: LGBTQ heritage and its contemporary implications emerges from the collaboration between the National Trust and the University …

Article 06 Jan 2017

Time out - Museum of Transology

Past MoT Exhibitions

Screenshot 2026-03-30 164719

20 July 2017 to 3 June 2018

Brighton Museum & Gallery

The QTIBIPOC collection From the Museum of Transology

The QTIBIPOC collection: From the Museum of Transology

Bush Theatre:

Event Marlborough Pub Full Frontal

2014

Marlborough Pub & Theatre

Museum of Transology Founded in 2014, referred to as the UK’s ‘trans tipping point’. The MoT is now the world’s …

A large set of exhibition space doors with a large luggage tag decal

11 March 25 to 11 May 25

Lethaby Gallery

Transcestry: 10 years of the Museum of Transology

MoT tag on wall

20 January to 22 April 2017

Fashion Space Gallery

Museum of Transology's first major exhibition