We Are Here: Riverina LGBTIQ Stories

About the Exhibition

We Are Here: Riverina LGBTIQ Stories is an exhibition about some of the lesser known histories of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer/questioning (LGBTIQ) residents in the Riverina.

From closeted gentry in the early days of Wagga, to our most famous Mardis Gras marcher, We Are Here tells the story of resilient people and changing times.

We Are Here is the result of collaboration between the Museum of the Riverina and many generous people who shared their life experiences, loaned their personal objects and contributed research. It would not have been possible without the contribution and support of ABC Open, PFLAG Wagga, CSU Momentum and Dr Jessie Lymn, Charles Sturt University.

Collecting our queer stories

The We Are Here story does not end in November, as we will continue to collect stories of LGBTIQ experiences in the Riverina. The Riverina Rainbow Collection is committed to preserving the regional and country experiences of LGBTIQ people of the past and present. If you would like to contribute to the collection, please contact the museum.