Luigi Micheletti Award Gallery

The State Museum of Ethnography in Warsaw, established in 1888, houses 80,000 objects representing global cultures. Located in a historic building, the museum features permanent exhibitions and prioritizes accessibility and education through guided tours and collaborative exhibitions.

The Obersalzberg Documentation Center in Berchtesgaden preserves the narratives and experiences of Nazi Germany. It has become a vibrant hub for learning and historical-political education.

The Gallery of Matica Srpska, with its skilled curatorial team, showcases 19th and 20th-century art to highlight Serbian art’s connection to European culture. The permanent exhibition is designed to offer diverse experiences for various age groups, local society, and tourists.

The Central Museum of Textiles, an industrial museum with a rich history, is expanding into an urban open-air museum with six houses. The museum effectively tells history through the perspective of working people and offers a high-quality cultural experience, particularly with its four temporary exhibitions.

The Carl Nielsen Museum in Odense celebrates Denmark’s celebrated composer, showcasing his impact on classical music through manuscripts, correspondence, and multimedia presentations.

The Aarau City Museum, located in a 16th-century building, offers a dynamic cultural experience. It showcases Aarau’s history through 100 stories and objects, emphasizing photography and industrial heritage.

The Istanbul Cinema Museum, opened in 2021, celebrates Turkish cinema and connects it to global film history. Housed in a historic neoclassical building, the museum features permanent and temporary exhibitions, a digital memory pool, and a collection of over 8,000 films.

The Museum of Bećarac in Pleternica showcases the UNESCO-protected bećarac music form through interactive exhibits, including karaoke and multimedia content.

The Deutschland Museum in Berlin offers an immersive journey through 2,000 years of German history using interactive exhibits and technology. Visitors experience twelve historical epochs with over 25 interactive stations and games.

The Futurium in Berlin explores future living through science, culture, and dialogue. It features exhibitions on Human, Nature, and Technology, a lab for experimentation, and a forum for discussions.

The Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, located beneath Buda Castle, offers a unique glimpse into Budapest’s history. The museum, which opened in 2008, features reconstructed wards and operating theatres, and prioritizes education and accessibility through interactive tours and school programs.

The Sybir Memorial Museum in Białystok documents the experiences of people deported to Siberia and Soviet territories. The museum, located in a former military warehouse, uses artifacts, testimonies, and multimedia displays to tell the stories of deportees.

The National Museum in Kraków, Poland’s largest museum, houses a vast collection of art objects spanning various periods. With 21 departments and 11 galleries, it prioritizes accessibility and education, attracting over 1.65 million visitors annually.

The Işbank Museum of Paintings-Sculpture, opened on October 29, 2023, celebrates Turkey’s 100th Republic Anniversary. Located in a restored historic building on İstiklal Avenue, the museum houses over 2,700 artworks, including pieces by master painters like Osman Hamdi Bey and İbrahim Çallı.

The Hungarian Money Museum and Visitor Centre in Budapest brings the history of money and finance to life through interactive exhibitions, original objects and hands-on learning.

The MO Museum in Vilnius is a dynamic cultural hub showcasing modern and contemporary Lithuanian art, combining world-class exhibitions with community programmes that make art accessible to all.

The Museum Elie Wiesel in Sighet, Romania, preserves the childhood home of Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, honoring his legacy and the memory of the town’s once-thriving Jewish community.

The Museum of Jan Amos Komenský in Uherský Brod celebrates the life and educational legacy of Komenský, the “Teacher of Nations,” through exhibitions, manuscripts, and programs that highlight his enduring influence on modern learning.

The Museum of Saving in Turin uses interactive exhibits, games and workshops to make financial education engaging and accessible for visitors of all ages.

The Pau Casals Museum in El Vendrell celebrates the life, music, and humanitarian legacy of the great cellist and conductor in his former seaside home.

The Rua dos Correeiros Archaeological Site in Lisbon offers a unique underground journey through 2,500 years of the city’s continuous history.

The Tunceli Museum, housed in a restored historic barracks, showcases the region’s diverse cultural, archaeological and natural heritage while fostering dialogue and community memory.

The Virovitica City Museum, housed in Pejačević Castle, blends history, art and ethnography with innovative storytelling and strong community engagement.

The Źameček Memorial in Pardubice commemorates the 194 victims executed by the Nazis in 1942, preserving the site as a place of remembrance, education and reflection.

The Basil Papantoniou Foundation (BPF) in Nafplion, Greece, is a leading cultural institution for modern Greek material culture. Founded in 1974, the Foundation houses over 50,000 objects ranging from traditional costumes and textiles to designer fashion and archival photographs.

The Hungarian Open Air Museum in Szentendre is the country’s largest open-air museum. Visitors can explore authentic rural architecture, crafts, traditions, and experience living heritage through interactive programmes and community engagement.

The National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War in Kyiv preserves the memory of the nation’s wartime experiences through vast collections, personal stories, and its iconic Motherland Statue landmark.

FLUGT in Oksbøl tells the story of refugees past and present on the authentic site of Denmark’s largest refugee camp, combining history, architecture and human testimony.