Museums + Heritage Awards Announce Shortlist for the Restoration or Conservation Project of The Year Award

The shortlist for the Restoration and Conservation Project of the Year Award, presented in partnership with Icon, has been revealed.

31 Mar 2025

We are thrilled to celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the shortlisted projects for the Museums + Heritage Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year Award, presented in partnership with Icon.

The Museums + Heritage Awards celebrate the very best in museums, galleries, and cultural attractions. The awards highlight innovative projects, outstanding efforts, and exceptional contributions to the heritage sector. These prestigious awards bring together professionals from across the industry to honour those pushing the boundaries of museum and heritage work, fostering growth and learning.

The Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year Award highlights the quality of work undertaken on restoration, repair and conservation projects within the UK. The shortlist represents a diverse range of projects, each demonstrating exemplary project planning and conservation processes. We commend all involved in these initiatives, whose hard work ensures the ongoing safeguarding of our cultural heritage for future generations.

The Shortlisted Projects

We would like to congratulate the following projects for being shortlisted in this year’s award:

  • National Trust - Hill Top Beatrix Potter’s Dolls’ House
  • Crystal Palace Park Trust - London Borough of Bromley and Friends of Crystal Palace Subway Restoration of Crystal Palace Subway
  • National Trust - Lanhydrock C:Up - The Long Gallery Ceiling Project at Lanhydrock
  • National Museum of the Royal Navy - HMS Victory
  • The Landmark Trust - Calverley Old Hall

Each of these projects have demonstrated outstanding work in restoring and conserving significant structures, preserving their history. The winner of the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year Award will be announced during the awards ceremony on Thursday, 15 May. It promises to be a special occasion as we come together to celebrate the best in heritage conservation.

Join Us at the Museums + Heritage Show

We are excited to announce that Icon will be attending the Museum + Heritage Show, taking place on 14 and 15 May later this year. We invite you to visit us at stand X7 in the sector support zone, where members of our team will be on hand to discuss Icon’s initiatives, and how we can continue to support the conservation sector. Don't miss your change to take part, register for your free pass on the Museums + Heritage Show website!

We’ll be sharing more details about our presence at the show soon, so stay tuned for updates. We look forward to seeing you there!