Museums - Birthday Honours List 2026

3 recipients recognised for this theme in this round

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Award

Medal / BEM

Paul Kitching
Person
British Empire Medal · 2026
Wimborne, Dorset
“Head of the Natural History Museum, Tring. For services to Museums and to the community in Tring, Hertfordshire”

Commander (CBE)

Melanie Keen
Person
Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
London, Greater London
“Lately Director, Wellcome Collection. For services to Museums”
Rhiannon Hiles
Person
Commander Order Of The British Empire · 2026
Durham, County Durham
“Chief Executive, Beamish Museum. For services to Museums and to the Culture and Heritage of North East England”