International Museum Day

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2023 Date	May 18, 2023
2024 Date	May 18, 2024

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International Museum Day in 2023

Thursday, May 18

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International Museum Day History

International Museum Day seeks to raise awareness about museums. Museums can range from art, history, to science. They can provide a fun and interesting way to learn about specific subjects. This day aims to inform the public about the role museums have in educating and providing a learning environment for their communities.

International Museum Day was established in 1977 by the International Council of Museums. It is observed annually on May 18th.

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This International Museum Day, learn more about the progress we’ve made bringing the Obama Presidential Center to life in Jackson Park. We can’t wait to open our doors in 2025. #IMD2023 https://t.co/jIFGK7T59P
— The Obama Foundation (@ObamaFoundation) May 18, 2023

In honor of International Museum Day here’s a thread of my photos from the Seattle Art Museum https://t.co/3xOYvyX4wy
— Certified Adult™️ (BabyBlueFriday) (@BabyBlueFriday) May 18, 2023

International Museum Day facts

The theme for International Museum Day in 2023 was Museums, Sustainability and Well-being.
In 2022, There are about 95,000 museums around the world according to UNESCO.
The Capitoline Museum, located in Rome, is the worlds oldest museum which was founded in 1471.

In the News and Trending in the US for International Museum Day

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Top things to do in the US for International Museum Day

Browse the International Museum Day 2021 reading list. The collection focuses on the theme, the future of museums: recover and recreate.
Find a museum near you. Museums offer a lot of information about a variety of topics. Find one near you and spend the day learning something new.
Explore an interactive map to find events happening near you. The International Council of Museums hosts global events and programs that focus on museums around the world.