European Museum Academy - Awards Ceremony - Alicante 2026
The Award Ceremony is hosted by the MARQ Provincial Archaeological Museum in Alicante
The latest
House of Stories, Paris, France, winner of the 2026 Children in Museums Award
On Friday 25 September 2026, in a ceremony during the European Museum Academy meeting in Alicante, Spain, the results of the 2026 Children in Museums Award were announced. Fifteen museums took part in the competition from eleven countries, with five museums listed as finalists. This is the fifteenth year the Award has been presented. We…
Mag 2026-2027 is out
EMA’s digital magazine Mag for the season 2026-2027 is now published, you can download it here.
European Museum Academy Stands with the Smithsonian and America’s Museums
The European Museum Academy expresses its sympathy and solidarity with the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the Smithsonian Institution, and museum professionals across the United States, following AAM’s statement condemning political attacks on the Smithsonian.
Interview
Interview with Temime Hazal Sahin
EMA continues interviewing experts in their field. For our current issue we have been speaking to Temime Hazal Sahin about her career, experiences, projects, role in EMA.
Interview with Emek Yilmaz Sancar
I think cultural heritage communication basically (and should) focus on co-creation, the goal is to involve all users to participate in creating meaningful experiences and civic dialogue as museums are also forum arenas.
Interview with Ruchi Singh
A former student of the Master’s Degree in Contemporary Museology and Museum Communication at IULM University in Milan. Ruchi Singh shares her thoughts and experiences, and explains her motivations and background.
Interview with Robert Zydel
Robert Zydel believes anthropology and marketing are crucial for designing visitor experiences and managing engagement in museums. He emphasizes the importance of museums as educational platforms and communication mediums.
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