Happy International Museum Day!The major goal of International Museum Day, which is being observed on May 18 this year worldwide, is to save its old culture in museums. In today’s article, important facts related to International Museum Day How it started, we will know in detail about the history theme, quotes, etc.
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History of the Museum Day
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) created Museum Day in 1977 to raise consciousness about the value of museums to society. The museum’s main objectives are to organise history at the national and worldwide levels and to teach people to culture. On this day, all national and international museums organise a variety of activities.
| Event Name | International Museum Day |
| Event Date | 18/May |
| Program started | 1983 |
| program level | international day |
| Event organizer | International Council of Museums (ICOM) |
International Museum Day Quotes
“Museums are places where time is transformed into space.” – Orhan Pamuk
“Museums are not just for the preservation of the past. They can also be a pathway to the future.” – Hiroshi Sugimoto
“Museums are the memory of mankind.” – Alexandre Dumas
“Museums are places where people can learn about history, art, science, and culture. They help us to understand where we come from and where we are going.” – Barack Obama
“Museums are the first line of defense against ignorance and intolerance.” – Lyndon B. Johnson
International Museum Day wishes
“Museums are like a library where we can read the history of mankind.” – Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
“A museum is a place where one should lose one’s head.” – Renzo Piano
“Museums are storehouses of the human experience. They are a mirror to the world and a lens through which we can better understand ourselves.” – Laura Bush
International Museum Day theme
| 2023 – | is a historic event |
| 2022 – | The Power of Museums |
| 2021 – | The future of museums: recover and re-imagine |
| 2020 – | Museum for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion |
| 2019 – | Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition |
What is the goal of International Museum Day?
To raise awareness about their collections, programs, and contributions to their communities.
When is International Museum Day celebrated?
International Museum Day is celebrated annually on May