The European Museum Forum:
- organises the annual European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) for newly-opened or refurbished museums,
- publishes a brochure describing the entrants and winners of the European Museum of the Year Award,
- holds a three-day conference and workshops to support the Award Ceremony,
- brings together museum professionals in a European setting,
- maintains an archive at Portimão Museum, which contains information on every museum candidate for the European Museum of the Year Award since 1977.
