Celebrating the Michigan Museum Community

Michigan Science Center

Join us at the 2026 Annual Awards on Thursday, May 14 as we celebrate the exceptional work of Michigan's museum community.

2026 Featured Partners




The Michigan Museums Association is pleased to recognize excellence in the Michigan museum community on Thursday, May 14 at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit.  

Peninsulas Prize Awards

Three award recipients are selected by the MMA Board of Directors after a public nomination process. One award is presented to an individual for leadership. A second award is presented to a museum for a community engagement project, program, or process. The final award is presented to an individual for advocacy.
President's Award

Bestowed each year to one individual, company, or organization by the current MMA Board President, this award recognizes exemplary support of MMA, service to the Michigan museums field, a career of distinction or for any other criteria deemed appropriate by the MMA Board President.

Colleague Champion Awards

These awards are presented to individuals who have been nominated by a colleague for their efforts on a project or team, or for their service to their museum or community.

Click here to nominate a colleague for a Peninsulas Prize award. Click here to view a list of past award recipients. 

2026 Awards Partners


The Michigan Museums Association is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council

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