When entering a museumwe come into contact with our history and even with our human essence. From historical evolution to art pieces, these enclosures are vital sources of knowledge and cultural preservation. In that sense, The Museum International Day allows us to make visible the relevance of these entities.
Among the most popular museum types are those of history, science, archeology and educational. ANDN Guatemala There are more than 60 registered museums.
He International Museum Day Each is celebrated May 18according to the International Museum Council (ICOM).
The purpose of this commemoration is to make visible the relevance of museums in our lives, since they are a crucial medium for cultural exchange, the enrichment of our culture and the development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace between peoples, according to ICOM.
How did the celebration of International Museums Day emerge?
International Museum Day It was first held in 1977. This commemoration arises at the initiative of the ICOM, according to International Day of. That year a resolution was adopted during the ICOM General Assembly, held in Moscow, Russia, to carry out an annual event whose purpose is to unify more creative aspirations and the work of museums, so that the attention of the world focuses on its activity.
In this way, the relevance of museums for the aforementioned axes, cultural exchanges, enrichment of cultures, progress in mutual understanding, cooperation and peace between peoples is visible.
Every year, the commemoration of the International Museum Day has its own theme. This 2025, the established motto is: “The future of museums in communities constantly changing,” according to the Ministry of Culture and Sports.
The entity mentions that during this month different activities will be carried out in the Museums of Guatemala, such as a tribute to art, history, heritage and culture that define us as Guatemalans.