Get ready for M+H Awards 2027

Returning for the 24th edition, Museums + Heritage Awards will once again open for entries on 2 November 2026.

Sponsored by Altair Media, 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.

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Museums + Heritage Awards 2027

Open for Entries on 2 November 2026

 
 
HOW TO ENTER

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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.

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Giving you the best chance of success.

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.

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