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On May 23, 2023, the Institute of Museum and Library Services announced eight winners for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. Since 1996, the award has honored 182 institutions that demonstrated extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service.

IMLS congratulates the winners for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service and thanks all those who applied. This year’s winners are:

Libraries:

Museums:

2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service Finalists

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On March 28, 2023, the Institute of Museum and Library Services announced 30 finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. The National Medal is the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities. Since 1996, the award has honored 182 institutions that demonstrated extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service.

IMLS congratulates the finalists for the 2023 National Medal for Museum and Library Service and thanks all those who applied. This year’s 30 finalists are:

Libraries

  • Anaheim Public Library (Anaheim, CA)
  • Island Free Library (Block Island, RI)
  • Jeudevine Memorial Library (Hardwick, VT)
  • King County Library System (Issaquah, WA)
  • Kuskokwim Consortium Library (Bethel, AK)
  • LA County Library (Downey, CA)
  • Long Branch Free Public Library (Long Branch, NJ)
  • Miami-Dade Public Library System (Miami, FL)
  • Ocean County Library (Toms River, NJ)
  • Pottsboro Area Public Library (Pottsboro, TX)
  • San Mateo County Joint Powers Authority (San Mateo, CA)
  • South Asian American Digital Archive (SAADA) (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Springfield Memorial Library (Springfield, NE)
  • Toledo Lucas County Public Library (Toledo, OH)
  • West Warwick Public Library (West Warwick, RI)

Museums

  • Arts & Education at the Hoyt (New Castle, PA)
  • Center of Science and Industry (COSI) (Columbus, OH)
  • Discovery Museum (Acton, MA)
  • Discovery Science Center of Los Angeles aka Discovery Cube (Sylmar, CA)
  • Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center (Fort Garland, CO)
  • The Franklin Institute (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum (Buffalo, WY)
  • Museum of Discovery and Science (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
  • Museum of Us (San Diego, CA)
  • Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education (Portland, OR)
  • Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science (Miami, FL)
  • Riverside Art Museum (Riverside, CA)
  • Rubin Museum of Art (New York, NY)
  • Stax Museum of American Soul Music (Memphis, TN)
  • Ukrainian Museum Archives (Cleveland, OH)