ICOM Announces International Museum Day Theme for 2006

“MUSEUMS & YOUNG PEOPLE”

This year, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) is inviting museums
all over the world to celebrate the theme “MUSEUMS AND YOUNG PEOPLE”, for
International Museum Day,  on or around May 18th

This year’s theme was selected to raise awareness on how young people
participate in redefining the mission and practices of heritage institutions
in the 21st century, and how museums can contribute to shaping tomorrow’s
society by interacting with young people.  

As Alissandra Cummins, President of ICOM, states: “Museums can do much by
recognising the particular conditions of the young people in the community
they serve and by making the museum experience more available to them.  In
this way, they can help build understanding based on acquiring knowledge of
the world and act as an outlet for exchange and dialogue.  Young people have
fresh eyes to nurture with everything the world has to offer.  Museums are
the windows on our world.”

Young people constitute new generations of museum professionals and
audiences for a new generation of museums, more sensitive to social
responsibility, ethical practices, community, and fostering intercultural
dialogue and tolerance. 

Please check at :http://icom.museum/2006_contents.html
Suggested activities for 2006 at: http://icom.museum/young_act.html

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