The results are in and what a night it was!
At a glittering ceremony the 2026 Museums + Heritage Awards, sponsored by Altair Media, have celebrated brilliant projects, trailblazing teams, and inspiring individuals who are truly raising the bar for our sector.
Every winner represents the very best of what museums and heritage can be. Innovative. Passionate. Extraordinary.
Huge congratulations to all of our 2026 winners – you deserve every moment of this.
We’re on a mission to celebrate the rich tapestry of experiences and the multitude of voices that make up our sector.
The Museums + Heritage Awards, sponsored by Altair Media, 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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Our weekly newsletter keeps you up to date with the latest news, opinions and features from the cultural sector as well as announcements and the Museums + Heritage Awards.
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.
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.
