International Museum Day
Also known as IMD
annual international day observed on or around 18 May and coordinated by the International Council of Museums
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International Museum Day is an annual celebration held around May 18th that is coordinated by the International Council of Museums to recognize museums worldwide. The day highlights the important role museums play in preserving cultural heritage and connecting people with history, art, and knowledge.
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People visiting the Pushkin Fine Arts Museum on International Museum Day International Museum Day (IMD) is an international day held annually on or around 18 May, coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). The event highlights a specific theme which changes every year reflecting a relevant theme or issue facing museums internationally. IMD provides the opportunity for museum professionals to meet the public and alert them as to the challenges that museums face, and raise public awareness on the role museums play in the development of society. It also promotes dialogue between museum professionals.
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