Manchester Museum which reopened to the public in February 2023 has been shortlisted for the Museum of the Year award
It will be competing for the title along with the National Portrait Museum,Craven Museum, Dundee Contemporary Arts, and Young V&A.
The winner will be announced on 10 July, and will receive £120,000, while £15,000 will be given to each of the other four finalists.
Speaking on behalf of the judges, Jenny Waldman, the director of Art Fund, described the shortlist as “shining examples of the impact museums are making locally and nationally”.
“Each of our finalists truly has something for everyone and all have community at the very heart of their programming,” she said.
“Their commitment to innovative partnerships whilst operating within an extremely challenging funding environment is incredible, and I’m so pleased to see the way they support and centre young people through their work.”
