The shortlist is here!

Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for… the 2025 shortlist is officially revealed!

From groundbreaking exhibitions to inspiring community projects, the Museums + Heritage Awards finalists represent the very best of our sector. A huge congratulations to everyone who made the list – your dedication, creativity, and hard work deserve to be celebrated!  

Who will take home the trophies? Join us for the Museums + Heritage Awards Ceremony, the sector’s most glamorous event, on Thursday 15 May in Central London to find out!

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The Museums + Heritage Awards celebrate the very best in the world of museums, galleries, and cultural and heritage visitor attractions.

We believe that excellence knows no boundaries, and talent is limitless, regardless of where it comes from. We’re on a mission to celebrate the rich tapestry of experiences and the multitude of voices that make up our sector. 

The Awards are open to all museums, galleries, archives, and cultural and heritage organisations, both digital and in-person. We welcome and encourage entries from everyone; from individuals and organisations that connect objects, stories and spaces with audiences and people, as well as the individuals, companies and organisations which support their work. 

Each entry is judged on its own merit and the shortlist frequently features brilliant examples of low-cost, creative projects. There’s a chance for everyone but, as the saying goes, you have to be in it to win it!

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Awards ceremony

Thursday 15 May 2025
London Hilton Park Lane 

 
 
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Our Judges

Our independent judges are selected for their extensive experience across the sector. They value museum and heritage activity of all kinds, for all people. They seek to reward well-informed and effective public benefit outcomes, rooted in long term preservation and analysis of material culture.

Our judges look for entries which are delivered robustly, accurately and honestly, without fear or favour.

We’re here to help

Entries are now closed for 2025

Our comprehensive How To Enter guide includes FAQs from previous entrants and Top Tips, as well as the all important T&Cs. It may be lengthy, but we urge you to read it carefully before entering. We hope it answers many of your questions but we are always happy to help with specifics, just ping us an email.

“Being recognised at the Museum + Heritage Awards was completely unexpected as we were a new and small organisation. It was a massive confidence boost and it has opened lots of doors for us.”