INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY 
International
Museum Day (IMD) is an international day, celebrated every year on or around 18
May.
The
day provides the occasion for museum professionals to meet the public and aware
them the challenges that museums face. The events and activities intended to
celebrate International Museum Day can last a day, a weekend or a whole week.
The
International Museum Day aims to raise awareness of the reality that, Museums
are a significant means of cultural exchange, enhancement of cultures and
development of mutual understanding, support and peace among peoples.
WHEN IS INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY
Friday,
18th May 2018
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY HISTORY
In 1977 the International Council of Museums
(ICOM) formed International Museum Day. The association chooses a different
theme for every year. Some of the themes incorporate globalization, native
peoples, bridging culture gaps and caring for the environment.
On
that day all of the museums in the world are invited to contribute in this day
to promote the role of museums around in the world, by organizing enjoyable and
free activities around the year’s theme.
WHAT TO DO ON INTERNATIONAL
MUSEUM DA
- Take part in International Museum Day activities
- Advertise your museum or cultural activities planned for International Museum Day
- Make a trip to a nearby museum, either alone, with friends, or even your children
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY THEME FOR 2018
The theme chosen for
International Museum Day 2018 is "Hyper connected museums: New approaches,
new publics".
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