Icon were delighted to attend the Museums + Heritage Show 2025 as an exhibitor, host of a unique networking session, and proud partner of this year’s Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year Award at the Museums + Heritage Awards.
Icon was proud to attend the Museums + Heritage Show 2025, held on 14–15 May at Olympia London, where we welcomed visitors to our stand in the Sector Support Zone. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with our members, meet new faces, and engage with colleagues across the heritage sector.
Previewing our Upcoming, Revamped Find a Conservator Service
At our stand, Icon staff were on hand to provide attendees an exclusive preview of our revamped Find a Conservator Service, a unique tool designed to help users connect with Icon's accredited conservation professionals (ACR's). Visitors explored how the forthcoming service will make it easier than ever to find and contact the right conservation professional by location, specialism, and services offered. We were delighted by the positive feedback and excitement from attendees who experienced the tool firsthand through our interactive demonstrations.
Make sure to keep an eye out for its official launch, with exciting updates coming soon!
The Icon Staff at the Museums + Heritage Show 2025
Iconnect Magazine's and Leaflets on display at the Show
Networking with Attendees
Icons Stand, X7 in the Sector Support Zone
Spotlighting Iconnect Magazine
Visitors to the Icon stand also had the opportunity to browse the latest versions of Iconnect, our member magazine, including our speical 20th Anniversary edition. Iconnect Magazine places a spotlight on the people behind the projects, covering all aspects of cultural heritage conservation. Each issue features interviews, in-depth stories, regular columns, and updates from Icon’s Special Interest Groups and Networks.
The 20th Anniversary issue, proudly showcased at the Show, celebrates two decades of Icon supporting and championing the conservation of cultural heritage. Inside, you can find reflections on our journey so far, voices from across the sector, and a look into what’s in store for our anniversary year.
Iconnect Magazine is published quarterly and is free to all Icon members, a valuable benefit that keeps our community connected and informed.
Connecting Through Conservation: Icon's Networking Session
Icon Chair of the Board of Trustees, Emma Chaplin at the Icon Networking Session.
In addition to exhibiting, Icon hosted a Networking Session in the spacious Ambience Networking Lounge, centred on the theme Caring for Collections and Buildings. Attendees shared challenges, exchanged insights, and connected over common goals. Whether tackling complex restoration projects or seeking fresh approaches, participants found space to expand their networks and strengthen their practice.
Thank you to everyone who visited us at the Show and those who attended our networking session, we look forward to continuing these important conversations and collaborations throughout the year!
Celebrating Excellence at the Museums + Heritage Awards
Icon was honoured to once again partner with Museums + Heritage at the Museums + Heritage Awards on the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year Award. Icon CEO, Emma Jhita and Marketing and Membership Manager, Amy Neal had the pleasure of attending the awards evening held in London Hilton Park Lane. It was a fantastic evening celebrating the passion, innovation, and dedication that drives the museum and heritage sector forward.
We would like to extend a huge congratulations to the joint winners of the Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year Award:
- Crystal Palace Park Trust, London Borough of Bromley and Friends of Crystal Palace Subway - Restoration of Crystal Palace Subway
- A striking and carefully executed restoration project that combined strong community involvement with expert conservation techniques to bring a historic, forgotten site back to life. Led by local enthusiasm, the project protects heritage while fostering a dynamic space for future generations.
- The Landmark Trust - Calverley Old Hall
- A thoughtful and sustainable restoration project completed with outstanding dedication. This project has preserved a significant piece of local history while maintaining a close connection to the community.
Joint Winner, Crystal Palace Park Trust - London Borough of Bromley and Friends of Crystal Palace Subway: 'Restoration of Crystal Palace Subway'
Joint Winner, The Landmark Trust: 'Calverley Old Hall'
The team at The Landmark Trust
Both winners and shortlisted projects demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship and commitment in restoration, repair, and conservation efforts across the UK.