Today the function of museums goes well beyond exhibiting items and preserving history. Inspiring places for learning, exploration, and inspiration for people of all ages, especially kids, museums have evolved. The Children in Museums Award, in recognition of how crucial it is to cultivate a love of learning and museums in young minds, honors excellent initiatives, programs, and initiatives that excel at providing children with enriching experiences. Let’s look at the museums on the short list of contenders, each of which has shown a remarkable dedication to entertaining and instructing young visitors.
THE 2023 CHILDREN IN MUSEUMS AWARD
Shortlisted Museums
| Australia | Australian Museum, Sydney |
| Austria | ZOOM Children’s Museum, Vienna |
| Belgium | MAS Museum aan de Stroom, Antwerp |
| Denmark | Science Museums, University of Aarhus |
| West Zealand Museum, Holbæk | |
| Germany | Alice – Museum for Children at FEZ-Berlin |
| Italy | MUBA Children’s Museum of Milan |
| Japan | Tokyo Toy Museum |
| Luxembourg | National Museum of Natural History of Luxembourg |
| The Netherlands | Institute for Sound and Vision, Hilversum |
| United Kingdom | Discover Children’s Story Centre, London |
| United States | Children’s Museum Houston |
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