International Day for Museums

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2026 InternationalMay 18 International Mon, May 18Observances Holiday 2025 InternationalMay 18 International Sun, May 18Observances Holiday 2024 InternationalMay 18 International Sat, May 18Observances Holiday 2023 InternationalMay 18 International Thu, May 18Observances Holiday 2022 InternationalMay 18 International Wed, May 18Observances Holiday
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Every year since 1977 International Museum Day is organised worldwide around May 18th. This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society.

Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding and peace among people.

Recently observed by more than 37,000 museums in more than 158 countries and territories.

The day is sponsored by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), Paris, France.

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