International Museum Day

International Museum Day 2017

Question: International Museum Day is celebrated on …
(a) May 18th
(b) June 3rd
(c) June 23rd
(d) June 24th
Ans: (a)
Related Fact :

  • International Museum Day was celebrated on May 18, 2017 by the worldwide community of museums.
  • The theme chosen for 2017 is “Museums and contested histories: Saying the unspeakable in museums”.
  • The objective of International Museum Day is to raise awareness of the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among people.
  • It is notable that ICOM organizes International Museum Day (IMD) every year on May 18, since 1977.

Reference:
http://network.icom.museum/international-museum-day
http://icom.museum/activities/international-museum-day/