Over the years, the Museum of Angra do Heroísmo has stood out for its work with the general public, receiving recognition from various institutions through distinctions and awards.
2013 – APOM Award for “Cultural Outreach Service”
2014 – Honourable Mention in the “Journalistic Work” Award
2015 – “Sítio” Award
2017 – “Visitable Collection” Award, MAH/NHMMCBL
2018 – Honourable Mention in the “Online Communication” Award
2019 – “Education and Cultural Mediation Project” Award; “Conservation and Restoration Intervention” Award
2020 – Honourable Mention in the “Partnership” Award with the A SALA Theatre Group (programme); “Incorporation” and “Exhumation of a Fin Whale – Balaenoptera physalus” Awards
2021 – “Incorporation” Award for the Donation of the Dimas Simas Lopes Collection from Carmina Contemporary Art Gallery to the Museum of Angra do Heroísmo; “Conservation and Restoration Intervention” Award – Bergantim Real
2022 – Honourable Mention in the “Incorporation” Award for the Donation of the Coin Collection of Luíz Filipe Thomaz to the Museum of Angra do Heroísmo
2024 – “Incorporation” Award, Vergílio Schneider Gallery; Honourable Mention in the APOM “Partnership” Award for the Reading Mini-Marathon