International Museum Day is a global day celebrated annually on the 18th of May. The International Council of Museums organizes this event. This day highlights a theme that keeps changing each year. A museum is a permanent, non-profit organization that is in the service of society as well as its development. It’s open to the public to obtain, conserve, research, communicate and display humanity plus its environment for enjoyment, study, and education purpose.
The International Museum Day provides a chance for professionals of various museums to meet people and inform them about the various challenges that the museums face.
International Museum Day: Objective
The objective of the International Museum Day is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among people.” This day was first celebrated 40 years ago. Different museums from all across the world participate in the International Museum Day. Last year, almost 37,000 museums participated in this event.
International Museum Day 2022: Theme
The theme of International Museum Day 2022 is ‘The Power of Museums’.
International Museum Day: History
In 1977, International Museum Day was first organized by the International Council of Museums. All the museums of the world were invited to participate and promote the role of museums in the world through various activities around the theme.
Famous museums around the world
- British Museum, London
- Guggenheim Museum, New York
- Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
- Museo Larco, Lima
- The Acropolis Museum, Athens
Also see:
International Museum Day: 12 Famous Museums You Can Tour Now
Why is the International Museum Day Important?
Museums are there to preserve history. Visiting a museum is like going back in time, experiencing things as they were thousands of years ago, and learning about different cultures. Understanding history is important if we are to progress and understand society.
On this International Museum Day, we would suggest you visit a nearby museum and unleash the power of museums.