European Museum of the Year Award

This article is about a Europe-wide award. For the annual UK-specific award, see Museum of the Year.

European Museum of the Year Award
Awarded forUnique atmosphere, imaginative interpretation and presentation, a creative approach to education and social responsibility.[1]
Sponsored by
DateApril–May
LocationVarious European cities
First awarded1977 (1977)
Last awarded2021 (2021)
Websiteeuropeanforum.museum
2017 Map of European Museum of the Year Award-winning museum locations

The European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) is presented each year by the European Museum Forum (EMF) under the auspices of the Council of Europe.[2] The EMYA is considered the most important annual award in the European museum sector.[3][4]

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  2. ^ European Museum Forum, Council of Europe;
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  4. ^ "Winners of the European Museum of the Year Award 2018". Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO). 14 May 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2019. The EMYA and the Council of Europe Museum Prize are the longest running and most prestigious museum awards in Europe.