ABOUT EMYA The European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) was founded in 1977 under the auspices of the Council of Europe, with the aim of recognising excellence in the European museum scene.
HOW TO APPLY? All European museums which are not for profit and have opened or been substantially renewed in recent years can apply. Please see the Guidelines to check your eligibility!
PREVIOUS EDITIONS A new section where you can explore the winners and candidates of each edition starting with EMYA2020 and EMYA2021
WINNERS Here you can explore more about the previous EMYA winners in different categories.
PARTNERS As an independent charity, EMF depends on the voluntary work contributed by judges, trustees and national correspondents, and on the support, grants, and sponsorships from a number of different partners.