International Museum Day 2025: 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities'
International Museum Day, organised every year on 18 May by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), was observed on 18 May 2025 with the theme 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities'.
Summary
International Museum Day (IMD) is organised every year on 18 May by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) to highlight the role of museums in society. The 2025 theme, 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities', focuses on how museums can navigate and contribute to social, technological and environmental change, and is aligned with SDGs 8, 9 and 11. It mirrors the theme of the ICOM General Conference 2025, scheduled in Dubai from 11 to 17 November 2025. IMD 2024 saw over 8,000 registered events.
Key facts
- Date
- 18 May (annual)
- Organiser
- International Council of Museums (ICOM)
- Theme 2025
- 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities'
- SDGs
- 8, 9 and 11
- ICOM General Conference 2025
- Dubai, 11–17 November 2025
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the theme of International Museum Day 2025?
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Correct answer: D — The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities
The 2025 theme, set by ICOM, is 'The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities'.
Consider the following statements: 1. International Museum Day is organised every year on 18 May by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). 2. The ICOM General Conference 2025 was scheduled to be held in Paris. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The ICOM General Conference 2025 was scheduled in Dubai from 11 to 17 November 2025.