The European Museum Academy (EMA) a volunteer society of museum experts from different national and cultural backgrounds, united for the advancement of knowledge in museology. The work of EMA is based on a curriculum of proved capacity in developing and managing innovative museum projects. Museums are a relevant tool to confront socio-economic and cultural challenges in contemporary society. The Academy subscribes to the role of the modern museum as a meeting place and a forum for the development of scientific debate, creativity, social cohesion and cultural dialogue.
EMA has developed an extensive awards scheme: the European Museum Academy Prize, the Luigi Micheletti Award, the DASA Award, the Heritage in Motion Award, and the Master Study of the Year Award. The Academy is also a partner in other award schemes, including the Children in Museums Award, the Živa Award and the Museum in Short Awards. The different awards represent and emphasize different aspects of the European Museum Academy’s underlying values.
EMA is represented in most European countries and our pool of experts consists of experts from both the museum practice and the research side.
EMA Team
Role in META-MUSEUM
EMA is primarily responsible for dissemination and communication activities, managing the Lead User Panel, and the production of an Educational Module based on TransforMEANS Theory.
EMA is involved in the Work Package 1 (project management), Work Package 2 (Transformative Nature of Heritage Theory), and Work Package 9 (dissemination and communication)
Expertise & Capabilities
Museology in Europe and internationally, education, large museum network
Relevant Past Experience
HERITALISE (Horizon Europe) – Creating principles for scientifically credible heritage digitization.
SoPHIA (Horizon 2020) – creating a model for holistically measuring and assessing impact of cultural heritage actions.
MOI (Creative Europe) – Creating a model for quality assessment of museums.
UNESCO4ALL (COSME) – Testing technical models for supporting museum experiences for impaired visitors
