The nominees for the 2025 Art Fund Museum of the Year have been announced, with all five finalists being located outside of London for the first time in four years. The shortlisted museums are Beamish, The Living Museum of the North in County Durham, Cardiff’s Chapter, Compton Verney in Warwickshire, Belfast’s Golden Thread Gallery, and the Perth Museum in Perth and Kinross. Art Fund director Jenny Waldman praised this year’s finalists as “inspiring examples of museums at their best,” highlighting their strong community connections and vibrant energy.
