International Museum Day Quick Facts
| Event Name | International Museum Day () |
| Event Started | 1983 |
| Event Level | International Day |
| Observed by | International Council of Museums (ICOM) |
International Museum Day Brief
International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18 May all over the world.
International Museum Day History
In the year 1983, the United Nations, realizing the importance of museums and their importance, decided to celebrate 18 May as 'International Museum Day'.
International Museum Day Objective
The Purpose of celebrating this day is to spread awareness about museums among the people and to make them aware about their history by visiting museums.
International Museum Day Theme(s)
Year wise theme of International Museum Day:
| Years | Themes |
| 2022 | The Power of Museums |
| 2021 | The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine |
| 2020 | Museum for Equality: Diversity and Inclusion |
| 2019 | Museums as Cultural Hubs: The Future of Tradition |
| 2018 | Hyperconnected museum: New approaches, new publics |
| 2017 | Museums and Contested Histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums |
| 2016 | Museums and Cultural Landscapes |
| 2015 | Museums for a Sustainable Society |
| 2014 | Museum collections make connections |
| 2013 | Museums (memory + creativity = social change) |
| 2012 | Museums in a changing world. New challenges, new inspirations |
| 2011 | Museum and memory: Objects tell your story |
| 2010 | Museums for social harmony |
| 2009 | Museums and tourism |
| 2008 | Museums as agents of social change and development |
| 2007 | Museums and universal heritage |
| 2006 | Museums and young people |
| 2005 | Museums bridging cultures |
| 2004 | Museums and intangible heritage (Intangible cultural heritage) |
| 2003 | Museums and friends |
| 2002 | Museums and globalisation |
| 2001 | Museums: building community |
| 2000 | Museums for peace and harmony in society |
| 1999 | Pleasures of discovery |
| 1998–1997 | The fight against illicit traffic of cultural property |
| 1996 | Collecting today for tomorrow |
| 1995 | Response and responsibility |
| 1994 | Behind the scenes in museums |
| 1993 | Museums and indigenous peoples |
| 1992 | Museums and environment |
More info about International Museum Day
International Museum Council:
The International Council of Museums or International Council of Museums (ICOM) is a global sector of museums and museum professionals, committed to the promotion and protection of natural and cultural heritage, present and future, tangible and intangible.
ICOM's commitment to the promotion of culture and knowledge is supported by its 31 international committees, which conduct advanced research in their respective fields for the benefit of the museum community. The organization is involved in fighting illegal trafficking, assisting museums in emergency situations, and other activities. ICOM created International Museum Day in 1977. The organization chooses this theme every year and coordinates the programme.
Archaeological Survey of India Department:
In India also various programs are organized on 'International Museum Day'. The main objective of these programs is to make the general public, students and research scholars aware of the rich cultural heritage available in various museums.
On this day, admission to all the museums of the Government of India is made free. The Archaeological Survey of India has set the theme of 'International Museum Day' for the year 2011 as "Museum and Memory". There are more than 40 museums in the country under the 'Archaeological Survey of India Department'.
Important Days of May Month - (National Days and International Days):
| Day | Event Name - Event Level |
|---|---|
| 01 May | International Labor Day - International Day |
| 02 May | World Comedy Day - International Day |
| 03 May | World Press Freedom Day - International Day |
| 08 May | World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day - International Day |
| 11 May | National Technology Day - National Day |
| 12 May | International Nurses Day - International Day |
| 15 May | World Family Day - International Day |
| 17 May | World Information Society Day - International Day |
| 18 May | International Museum Day - International Day |
| 21 May | Anti-Terrorism Day - International Day |
| 22 May | World Biodiversity Day - International Day |
| 31 May | World No Tobacco Day - International Day |
| मई माह का दूसरा रविवार of May | Mothers Day - International Day |
| मई माह का पहला मंगलवार of May | World Asthma Day - International Day |
International Museum Day FAQs:
International Museum Day is observed every year on 18 May.
Yes, International Museum Day is an International Day that is celebrated every year on May all over the World.
International Museum Day started on 1983.
International Museum Day is observed every year by International Council of Museums (ICOM).