International Museum Day: Find out some interesting facts about International Museum Day ...

New delhi date. 18 May 2020, Monday

International Museum Day is celebrated on May 18 every year around the world. The International Council of Museums is organizing a special event on this special day. The purpose of celebrating this special day is to make the society aware of the importance of museums. No museum has political power but it has the potential to influence political processes. Items stored by museums are used as an archive for the world. Here are some special information related to International Museum Day ...

International Museum Day was started by the International Council of Museums in 1977. Since then, International Museum Day has been celebrated on May 18 every year. Museums around the world organize it in their own country. A variety of programs are organized to spread awareness about the importance of museums. In 2009, 20,000 museums from more than 90 countries participated in the International Museum Day. About 30,000 museums from 98 countries participated in 2010, 100 in 2011 and 129 in 2012.

International Museum Day theme

The International Council of Museums creates a special theme for celebrating International Museum Day.

- International Museum Day 2015 theme: 'Museums for a sustainable society'

- International Museum Day 2016 theme: 'Museums and Cultural Landscapes'

- The theme of International Museum Day Year 2017: 'Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums'

- International Museum Day 2018 theme: 'Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics'

- International Museum Day Year 2019 Theme: 'Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition'

- International Museum Day 2020 theme: 'Museums for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion'

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is the main organization that collects objects of historical, religious and cultural significance. Icom has 31 international committees around the world. All these committees specialize in different areas associated with the museum. At the same time, Icom also works to prevent the illegal theft of important items and also provides assistance to museums in case of emergency.

Museums play a vital role in preserving and promoting our cultural and historical heritage. The museum preserves the religious, cultural and historical significance of our surroundings by collecting them.