Today’s generation gets to know about history through museums. It is only through the museum that future generations will also be able to know about today’s era. Today i.e. on 18th May, International Museum Day is celebrated all over the world. But do you know when and how it started? After all, what is the purpose of celebrating International Museum Day? Know what is this year’s theme on International Museum Day.
International Museum Day
Let us tell you that a museum is a place where history Important things related to this are collected and kept with preservation. There are many types of museums. Like Archaeological Museum, Tribal Museum, Railway Museum, Defense Museum etc.
How Museum Day started
According to the information, first of all the International Council Off Museum started it in 1977. Its basic objective was to increase awareness of culture and history. After this, the United Nations passed a resolution on this subject in 1983. Since then, International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18th May. According to the decision of the International Council of Museums in 1992, this celebration started with a theme every year.
What is the theme
Let us tell you Every year International Museum Day is celebrated with a theme. This year’s theme is “Museums for Education and Research” Is. Earlier in 2021, its theme would be “Reclaim and Re-imagine the Future of Museums” Was. The theme of 2022 will be “Power of Museums” Was.
Purpose of International Museum Day
Museums display the cultural heritage of every country. The purpose of Museum Day is to educate people about history and raise awareness. Due to the preservation of museums, today age-old documents and culture can be seen in museums around the world. Museums also have a special contribution in promoting and preserving the rich culture and tradition around the world.
Museum Day Special in India
In India on this Every year Museum Day is quite special. Because the Ministry of Culture of the Government of India is celebrating this year’s International Archives Day with Amrit Mahotsav. Under this, a seven-day festival is being organized in many museums of India. The Ministry of Culture has announced free entry for visitors in all the museums of the country from 16 to 20 May. If you visit any museum in your city or nearby city, you can visit it for free during this period.
