The 2026 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards were announced at a gala ceremony held on Tuesday 28 April at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA), hosted by Janty Blair – proud Butchulla, Mununjhali and Woppaburra woman, artist, comedian, and playwright.

Now celebrating their 32nd year, the Awards acknowledge and highlight outstanding achievements across the museum, gallery and community collecting sector. There were 21 awards presented during the evening.