International Museum Day
International Museum Day (IMD) is celebrated every year on 18 May. The objective of International Museum Day is to raise awareness on the fact that, “museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.
- International Museum Day 2022 Theme- 'The Power of Museums'.
- As per International Council of Museums (ICOM) website, the theme focuses on exploring the power of museums to achieve sustainability, to innovate on digitalisation and accessibility, and the power of community building through education.
History
- The idea of having an International Museum Day first surfaced during ....