The Delta Flight Museum unveiled its first ever Pride exhibit on June 1, just in time for LGBTQ+ Pride month. We are excited about being more intentionally inclusive in our historical interpretation within our exhibits.  

We have some Delta pride & LGBTQ+ artifacts in our archival collection, such as this rainbow pin from Northwest’s WorldTeam Day:

We are actively seeking to collect more artifacts and stories that will better represent Delta’s LGBTQ+ history.  Our hope is that this exhibit will be a steppingstone in the right direction.

Pride and LGBTQ+ history is part of Delta’s history, as Delta has had many members of the LGBTQ+ community work for them over the years.  Delta has had a presence at Pride festivals throughout the United States & even abroad, since at least the early 2000s.  Additionally, Delta has 10 business resource groups, including EQUAL which is “committed to fostering a community in which Delta’s LGBTQ+ employees can feel comfortable about their authentic selves.”

In the Museum, we are pursuing equity and consciously promoting inclusion. We want our historical interpretation to be more inclusive and representative of narratives that have not been given much attention.  This means seeking ways to educate the public on lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community, which is a desired outcome for this exhibit.

We invite you to come see this exhibit. Check out our homepage to see when the museum is open.

To tell a more honest and inclusive history of Delta Air Lines, the museum is actively seeking to collect additional artifacts and stories that represent Delta’s LGBTQ+ history.  If you have objects or stories that you’re willing to share, please reach out to the museum archives’ team at museumarchives.delta@delta.com.

Nina Thomas

Director - Exhibits & Public Programs