IHLIA LGBT Heritage: Europe's Largest Queer Archive in Amsterdam

IHLIA LGBT Heritage, the largest LGBTQ+ documentation center in Europe, is situated within Amsterdam's primary public library. It contains more than 100,000 titles aimed at preserving the history of a marginalized community and advocating for civil rights. Researcher Nicole Moolhuijsen examines how Dutch museums address issues of gender and sexuality via the Ivano Becchi Professionalism Project. The initiative known as Queering the Collections links collection interpretation with political matters. The Van Abbemuseum incorporates queer theory and offers gender-neutral restrooms, while curator Olle Lundin highlights the importance of collaborating with outside perspectives. The 'Why am I Here?' program explores the depth of inclusion, and the Amsterdam Museum integrates LGBTQ stories using participatory techniques. Additionally, the CODA Museum features an exhibition focused on drag identities, with IHLIA backing cultural initiatives throughout the Netherlands.