Two Greek Museums Nominated For European Museum Of The Year Award

Two Greek museums, the Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth and the Angelos Sikelianos Museum in Lefkada, have been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) for 2020. The nominations were announced at the European Museum Forum, which gives out the award.

The Archaeological Museum of Ancient Corinth

The Museum of Ancient Corinth was founded in 1932 to house the objects brought to light by the archaeological excavations that were carried out in the area. In 2015 the east and south wings were refurbished, and the museum now hosts a new exhibition on ancient Corinth, which spans from the Geometric Period until its destruction by the Romans in 146 BC.

The Angelos Sikelianos Museum

The house of Angelos Sikelianos, which houses the homonymous museum, was acquired by the National Bank of Greece in 2009. After being renovated and transformed into a pioneering museum, it was inaugurated in October 2017. This unique museum that not only exhibits memorabilia of the famous Greek poet but also travels visitors into every aspect of his life and works through a groundbreaking architectural and museological approach!

 

EMYA is a prestigious European museum award which aims to promote innovative approaches in the museum sector throughout Europe. The European Museum Forum (EMF) Annual Conference and European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) Ceremony 2020 will take place in Cardiff, Wales, from 29 April to 2 May 2020.

To read more about the awards, please visit: The European Museum Forum
Photo Credit: Archaelogical Museum of Ancient Corinth