International Museum Day 2022: International Council of Museums (ICOM) has been celebrating International Museum Day on May 18 every year since 1977.
International Museum Day 2022 Theme:
“The Power Of Museum”
Museums have the power to transform the world around us. As incomparable places of discovery they teach us about our past and open our minds to new ideas — two essential steps in building a better future. The potential of museums to bring about positive change in their communities through three lenses:
The power of achieving sustainability:
Museums are strategic partners in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. As key actors in their local communities, they contribute to a wide variety of Goals, which include fostering short-circuit and social economy and disseminating scientific information on environmental challenges.
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International Museum Day 2022 Importance
Power of innovating on digitalisation and accessibility: Museums have become innovative playing-grounds where new technologies can be developed and applied to everyday life. Digital innovation can make museums more accessible and engaging, helping audiences understand complex and nuanced concepts.
The power of community building through education: Through its collections and programmes, museums thread a social fabric that is essential in community building. By upholding democratic values and providing life-long learning opportunities to all, they contribute to shaping an informed and engaged civil society.
Significance Of The International Museum Day:
Objective of International Museum Day is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” 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.
