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International Museum Day: 18 May

The International Museum Day is celebrated on 18 May, since 1977, to raise awareness about the fact that “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples”. The theme of International Museum Day 2021: “The Future of Museums: Recover and Reimagine”. It is coordinated by the International Council of Museums (ICOM).

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Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • President of International Council Of Museums: Suay Aksoy;
  • International Council Of Museums Headquarters: Paris, France;
  • International Council Of Museums Founder: Chauncey J. Hamlin;
  • International Council Of Museums Founded: 1946.

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Sumit Arora

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