Saturday, 17 May 2008

International Museum Day _ 18th May


The International Museum Day has been celebrated all over the world since 1977. Each year, a theme is decided on by the Advisory Committee.The event provides the opportunity for museum professionals to meet the public and alert them to the challenges that museums face if they are to be - as in the ICOM definition of museums - "an institution in the service of society and of its development".
It has been recommended that this celebration be held each year on 18 May (Given that each country has its own specific traditions and conditions, we recommend that members organise their events around 18 May), in the spirit of the motto: «Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, co-operation and peace among peoples »
The International Council of Museums

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