Jakarta –
International Museum Day Celebrate it on Thursday, May 18, 2023. International Museum Day (IMD) or International Museum Day is celebrated every year on May 18 to introduce and invite the public to know the important role of museums as a means of education and cultural exchange.
Museums can also be the right choice for acquiring new knowledge that we learned in school. To celebrate International Museum Day, you can visit museums in your area.
Do you know the history behind the International Museum Day celebration? What is the theme of celebrating International Museum Day in 2023? Check the following information:
History of International Museum Day
World Museum Day was not officially established at first. According to the official website, International Council of Museums ICOM first brought together the various international museum communities at a meeting in 1951.
The meeting discussed the topic “Museums and Education” or “Museums and Education”. The idea for International Museum Day was inspired by the Museum Accessibility Framework developed at this meeting.
Then, in 1977, World Museum Day was officially established. The designation of International Museum Day aims to better unite the creative aspirations and efforts of the museum to capture the public’s attention.
In addition, International Museum Day also aims to convey the message that “museums are an important means of cultural exchange, cultural enrichment and development as well as cooperation and peace between nations.”
As the memorial event became more interesting and sophisticated, the International Council of Museums then proposed a theme for the first time in 1992. The theme for International Museum Day in 1992 was “Museums and the Environment” or “Museums and the Environment”.
 International Museum Day 2023 Theme | Photo: Doc. International Council of Museums (ICOM) |
Each year, ICOM holds a different theme to celebrate International Museum Day. In 2023, the theme is implemented Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing Which means “Museum, Sustainability and Prosperity”.
With reports from the official website of the International Council of Museums, this year’s International Museum Day will focus on the three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promoted by the United Nations or the United Nations. The three objectives consist of:
- Goal 3 (a healthy and prosperous life)
Ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all people of all ages, particularly with regard to mental health and social isolation. - Goal 13 (Countermeasures to Climate Change)
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts, implementing low carbon practices in the Global North and mitigation strategies in the Global South. - Substantive point 15 (life on the mainland)
Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, amplify the voice of indigenous leaders and raise awareness of biodiversity loss.
On May 18, the International Council of Museums encourages all walks of life to come together and realize the full transformative potential that museums have for sustainable development and prosperity.
Learn about 5 museums in Jakarta
Visiting a museum in your neighborhood is the perfect way to celebrate International Museum Day. You can visit the museums you want with friends, family or alone.
Here is a list of five museums in Jakarta that you can choose to visit during the celebration of International Museum Day on May 18, 2023:
- Jakarta Maritime Museum
As people from a maritime country, the Maritime Museum is a great choice to study the archipelago’s maritime history. Not only that, but you can also discover different types of shipping modes in the past. - National Museum or Elephant Museum
If you are interested in studying history, ethnography, and archaeology, the National Museum is the right choice to visit on International Museum Day. - Bank Indonesia Museum
Meanwhile, for those of you who are interested in information about the world of banking in Indonesia, the Bank Indonesia Museum in Jakarta’s Old Town area cannot be missed. - Fathullah Museum or Jakarta Historical Museum
The Fathullah Museum can be the right choice for those who want to learn about the history of Indonesia during the Dutch colonial period. This museum was once the office of the Governor of Batavia, as you know. - National Awakening Museum
To celebrate International Museum Day, a visit to the National Awakening Museum might be the right choice. Moreover, on May 20th, we will celebrate National Awakening Day.
Thats all about it International Museum Day 2023 which is celebrated on May 18 along with information on the subject and a list of museums you can visit to commemorate the anniversary. Hope it is useful!
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