The European Museum Forum
(EMF), operating under the auspices of the Council of Europe, has organised
the prize since its creation. It is an independent, non-profit-making
UK-registered charity that has developed from the European Museum of
the Year Award scheme, also founded in 1977. The EMF:
- is
committed to raising the standard of museums throughout Europe;
- is
a point of reference for the whole museum scene;
- is
an information centre with wide access;
- organises
meetings to increase experience and knowledge.
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