The Giovanni Poleni Museum of the History of Physics - a EMYA finalist

28.02.2024

Of the hundreds of museums across Europe that annually apply for the European Museum of the Year Awards (EMYA), only around fifty are nominated to participate in the conference and ceremony proclaimed the winner. Among this year’s nominees, the Giovanni Poleni Museum is one of the only two Italian museums nominated.

The annual conference and award ceremony of the EMY2024 award will be held in Portimão, Portugal, from 1 to 4 May 2024.

The European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) began in 1977 under the auspices of the Council of Europe, with the aim of recognizing excellence in the European museum scene. EMYA is dedicated to promoting excellence in innovation and public quality in museum practice, encouraging networking and exchange of ideas and sustainable best practices within the sector.

EMYA works within the overall framework of Council of Europe values with a commitment to promote citizenship, democracy and human rights, and sustainability, bridging cultures and social and political borders. The EMYA award scheme responds to long term societal changes as well as current urgent social issues, and reflects the challenges, obligations and opportunities which museums face in the 21st century.

Fabrizio Nestola, President of the University Center for Museums of the University of Padua “The nomination of the Giovanni Poleni Museum for the prestigious EMYA award confirms the commitment the University museums faces against current challenges by opening our community and engaging in fruitful dialogue with civil society. UniPd Museums continue to engage in new projects that include that promote individual freedom and accessibility for all, especially for those who cannot visit the museum for mobility or economic reasons related to health or other limitations.”