Greek Museum Nominated For European Museum Of The Year Award

The Archaeological Museum of Thebes in Viotia, Greece has recently been nominated for the European Museum of the Year award for 2018. The museum is one of 40 other nominees.

The annual ceremony will take place this year on May 9th through 12th at the POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews in Warsaw. The nominees this year will give an audiovisual presentation before the winner is announced. The presentation of the Thebes Museum will be supported by the "Society of the Friends of the Archaeological Museum of Thebes."

 

The European Museum of the Year Award was founded in 1977 under the auspices of the Council of Europe, in order to recognize excellence in the European museum sector. The judging process is rigorous and includes visits to up to 50 museums. 

The award has had significant influence over the years, highlighting and awarding museums with innovative approaches and influence in the national and international museum field.

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