International Museum Day

International Museum Day

The International Museum Day is a celebration that is held each year on or about 18 May. Each year, the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) defines a specific theme for International Museum Day.

The theme for 2008 is "Museums as agents of social change and development".

External links

* [http://icom.museum/imd.html The ICOM Museum Day website]


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