Thackray is proud to announce that we have been selected as one of The European Museum Forums European Museum of the Year 2023 nominees, the only UK museum to be selected.
The announcement of the winners and the formal EMYA Award Ceremony will take place during the Annual Conference of the European Museum Forum, which will take place in Barcelona, Spain, from 3 to 6 May 2023.
Interim Chief Executive Rachael Palmer says:
“Thackray Museum of Medicine are delighted to be nominated for the European Museum of the Year Awards, news made even more special as the only British museum on the shortlist in 2023 as Leeds embarks on our year of celebrating culture. The nomination is testament to the innovative ideas, passion and unwavering commitment our team have put into our refurbishment and reopening, sharing the stories of our health heroes both past and present, and inspiring those of the future.”