International Day for Museums

About International Day for Museums

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.

14Feb

Valentines Day 💝

• Culture
• International

❤️ Across many parts of the world on February 14th, flowers, cards and gifts will be exchanged between loved ones, as St. Valentine's day is celebrated.

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14Mar

National Pi Day

• Culture
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Pi Day

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18Apr

International Day for Monuments and Sites

• Culture
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Day for Monuments and Sites.

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2May

International Harry Potter Day

• Culture
• International

Find out the dates, history and traditions of International Harry Potter Day

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Father's Day

• Family
• Germany

Celebrated on Ascension Day. Father's Day is a celebration that honours the role of fathers

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Ascension ✝️

• Religious
• International

This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.

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National Cheese Souffle Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Cheese Souffle Day

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National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

• Health
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day

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