{"id":3825,"date":"2025-02-18T18:42:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icom-georgia.mini.icom.museum\/?p=3825"},"modified":"2025-03-12T17:49:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T17:49:32","slug":"applications-for-emya-2026-are-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icom-georgia.mini.icom.museum\/en\/applications-for-emya-2026-are-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications for EMYA 2026 Are Now Open!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA)<\/strong> is now accepting applications for its 2026 edition. This prestigious award recognizes excellence and innovation in the museum sector across Europe.<\/p>\n

Application deadline: <\/strong>April 1, 2025.<\/p>\n

Who Can Apply?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2705 Non-profit European museums<\/strong> that have opened or undergone significant renewal since January 2021<\/strong>.
\u2705 Temporary or semi-permanent exhibitions<\/strong> may apply, provided they are open in time for jury visits (summer\u2013early autumn) and remain accessible until at least June 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u274c Museums or exhibitions open for more than four years at the time of application<\/strong> are not eligible<\/strong>.
\u274c Museums that have applied in 2021, 2022, 2023, <\/strong>2024<\/strong> or 2025<\/strong> are not eligible<\/strong>, except for different branches of museum unions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd17 How to apply?<\/strong> Visit our HOW TO APPLY<\/a> section<\/strong> for full details.<\/p>\n

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What is EMYA?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The European Museum of the Year Award<\/strong> celebrates outstanding achievements in museums, focusing on public quality, innovation, and social impact<\/strong>. The EMYA Jury<\/strong> seeks pioneering approaches that influence the museum sector nationally and internationally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Each year, up to 60 museums<\/strong> are shortlisted through a rigorous judging process<\/strong>, culminating in the EMYA Annual Conference and Awards Ceremony<\/strong>, where 250\u2013300 leading museum professionals gather to showcase, discuss, and celebrate museum excellence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why Apply?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u2714 Recognition<\/strong>: Be part of a prestigious network of award-winning museums<\/strong>.
\u2714 Visibility<\/strong>: Showcase your museum\u2019s work to a European and global audience<\/strong>.
\u2714 Networking<\/strong>: Engage with museum innovators<\/strong> and leaders.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd17 See previous winners<\/strong> on our WINNERS<\/a> page<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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EMYA 2025 Conference & Awards Ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\ud83d\udcc5 When?<\/strong> 21-25\u00a0 May 2025
\ud83d\udccd Where?<\/strong> Bia\u0142ystok, Poland<\/strong><\/p>\n

The EMYA 2025 Conference and Awards Ceremony<\/strong> will bring together museum professionals, researchers, and cultural leaders<\/strong> to celebrate excellence in museums<\/strong> across Europe. The event includes museum presentations, expert discussions, and the prestigious awards ceremony<\/strong> recognizing innovative achievements in the sector.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd17 More details on EMYA 2025<\/a><\/strong> web-page<\/p>\n

EMYA\u2019s Purpose and Values<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The European Museum Forum (EMF)<\/strong>, which organizes EMYA, is committed to excellence in museum practice<\/strong>, encouraging sustainability, cultural exchange, and democratic values<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccc key values include:<\/strong><\/p>\n