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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. 

We welcome and encourage entries from everyone in the sector; 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. 

HOW TO ENTER

The 2025 Season

We have a mix of the familiar and the new for the 2025 edition of Museums + Heritage Awards. There are free-to-enter categories, paid-for categories, a new Visitor Accessibility category, special nomination awards and three which are open to international projects. With 18 categories to choose from, there truly are options for everyone.

This is your chance to shine a spotlight on the incredible work you and your teams do every day to preserve our culture and engage communities.

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!

Enter in November to benefit from the Early Bird rate. Entries close 31 January 2025.

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ENTRY DEADLINE

 
 
ENTER BY 31 JANUARY 2025

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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

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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