The HIVstory Pop-Up Exhibition
The HIVstory Pop-Up Exhibition
45 Lives. Countless Connections. Unforgettable Stories
The National HIV Story Trust invites your school, workplace, community hub, museum, or venue to host HIVstory—a groundbreaking pop-up exhibition touring the UK.
From long-term survivors and dedicated nurses to families, allies, and advocates, HIVstory brings together a rich, diverse tapestry of human experience. Through photography, interconnected human journeys, and interactive digital media, this exhibition bridges the past and the present, delivering vital education through the power of real lived experiences.
Best of all? Hosting it is entirely free.
Why Host Project HIVstory?
Whether you are looking to enhance your diversity and inclusion programming, educate your students, or offer your community an immersive cultural experience, The HIVstory pop up exhibition offers a unique opportunity to engage audiences with history that still shapes our world today.
- A Spectrum of Human Experience: Featuring 45 extraordinary individuals-gay, straight, trans, men, women, and families. Discover deeply moving accounts of tragedy, resilience, hope, and dedication.
- An Interconnected Web of Lives: The display visually maps out how these 45 lives intersect, showing visitors how shared struggles, care, and activism bound communities together through the history of HIV and AIDS.
- Interactive Digital Storytelling: Every portrait features a QR code. Visitors can simply scan with their smartphones to unlock full written summaries alongside both short highlights and deep-dive video interviews from the National HIV Story Trust archives.
- Completely Hassle-Free: We handle the logistics so you don’t have to. We transport, set up, and collect the entire exhibition at zero cost to your organization. Arrives cased, ready to assemble by our team.
How It Works
1. BOOK – Contact us for available dates
2. WE DELIVER & SET UP – Our team arrives and handles the complete installation.
3. INSPIRE – Engage your audience with powerful history.
Exhibition Requirements:
- Space: Suitable for indoor spaces (hallways, foyers, libraries, community centers, or open plan offices).
- Access: Standard step-free or lift access for delivery equipment.
- Connectivity: Visitors will need mobile data or Wi-Fi to access the video links via QR codes.
Who Can Host?
HIVstory is designed to adapt to almost any environment. We welcome bookings from anywhere in the UK, including:
- Universities, Colleges & Schools looking for impactful educational displays.
- Corporate Offices & Workplaces seeking engaging D&I or Pride month initiatives.
- Libraries, Museums & Heritage Sites wanting to expand their community programming.
- NHS Trusts, Clinics & Community Hubs aiming to educate patients and staff alike.
Bring HIVstory to Your Location
Exhibition slots are booked on a first-come, first-served basis across the UK. Help us bring these vital, untold stories to your local community.
Ready to host?
Click below to check availability and reserve your dates today.