International Museum Day – 18 May
- International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18th May to increase awareness among people regarding museums.
- The theme of International Museum Day 2024 is “Museums for Education and Research”.
- This Day aims to promote the educational importance of museums and make the public aware of education.
History
- International Museum Day was started in 1977 by the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
- The first International Museum Day was held on 18 May 1978 and was attended by 22 countries
Importance
- This day highlights the importance of preserving cultural heritage by museums.
- Museum Day promotes awareness and appreciation of art, history and science in the society.
- Provides an opportunity to connect different sections of the society and promote unity through culture.
International Council of Museums (ICOM)
- Established: Year 1946
- ICOM is the main and only organization of museums and museum professionals with a global scope, committed to the promotion and conservation of natural and cultural heritage, present and future, tangible and intangible.
- Headquarters: Paris, France
- It operates as a network of museum professionals (35,000 members in 137 countries) working across a wide range of museum and heritage-related topics.
- ICOM’s Red List (relating to endangered cultural objects) is a practical tool to prevent illicit traffic in cultural objects.
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