Children in Museums Award 2023

Applications are welcomed from children’s museums; from education, children’s and youth departments in museums; science centres; and from other cultural institutions with a particular emphasis on children’s programming. Museums may be long-established or recently opened. However, priority is given to programmes which display recent innovation. Candidates can compete as such or apply with a special (temporary) programme or exhibition. The project entered for the Award, however, must be current and open for viewing in the judging year, i.e. between 15 March and 30 June 2023.

Applications will be assessed against these criteria:

1. INNOVATION

For instance, showing new pathways to enlarge subject matters, new ideas for using collections in children’s programmes, new ways of using technologies to interact with the content, new forms of actively engaging young visitors, etc.

2. QUALITY OF LEARNING

For instance, creating an overall environment and atmosphere which are conducive to learning, using interactivity to favour understanding, involving children in the conception and design, testing and evaluation of programmes and exhibitions, etc.

3. INCLUSION AND SOCIAL IMPACT

For instance, showing evidence of programmes or initiatives that have a social impact and focus on inclusion and diversity, outreach activities, etc.

4. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

For instance, having an informative website, learning printed and/or digital materials for schools, teachers, parents, etc.

5. STAFF

For instance, showing good management and well-trained and experienced staff.

Shortlist