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May 16, 2014

Launch of International Museum Day 2014

Launch of International Museum Day 2014

Launch of International Museum Day 2014

Museum collections make connetions 

For the 36th year running, the worldwide community of museums will celebrate International Museum Day around 18 May, 2014. Special events and activities will be organised in thousands of museums across the world to mark this festive day for the museum community.

This year, the theme of the International Museum Day will be Museum collections make connections.  This theme is a reminder that museums are living institutions that help create bonds between visitors, generations and cultures around the world.

Emphasising the significance of International Museum Day, ICOM President, Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Hinz said :” Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”

 

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