press kit - The International Council of Museums
press kit - The International Council of Museums
press kit - The International Council of Museums
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About IMD<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>International</strong> <strong>Council</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Museums</strong> (ICOM) established <strong>International</strong> Museum Day in<br />
1977 to encourage public awareness <strong>of</strong> the role <strong>of</strong> museums in the development <strong>of</strong><br />
society.<br />
From America to Oceania, through Europe, Asia and Africa, <strong>International</strong> Museum Day (IMD)<br />
is a special moment for the global museum community. On this day, participating museums<br />
interpret an issue affecting cultural organisations. <strong>International</strong> Museum Day is also a<br />
fantastic opportunity for museum pr<strong>of</strong>essionals to meet their public. <strong>Museums</strong> are at the<br />
heart <strong>of</strong> the system, institutions that serve and develop society.<br />
Traditionally, <strong>International</strong> Museum Day is organised around 18 May. It can last for a day, a<br />
weekend or a whole week as long as the objective remains focused on the motto: “<strong>Museums</strong><br />
are an important means <strong>of</strong> cultural exchange, enrichment <strong>of</strong> cultures and development <strong>of</strong><br />
mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples”.<br />
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