International Museum Day 2025 – The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities

Join us in celebrating International Museum Day 2025, focusing on the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities.” This global event invites museums and cultural institutions to explore and showcase how they can adapt, innovate, and serve as catalysts for positive change in our rapidly evolving societies.

Key Highlights:

• Global Participation: Over 37,000 museums across 158 countries participated in the previous year’s event, emphasizing the universal importance of museums in society. International Council of Museums

• Alignment with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

  • SDG 8: Promoting inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment, and decent work for all.

  • SDG 9: Building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and fostering innovation.

  • SDG 11: Making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. International Council of Museums

• ICOM General Conference 2025: This year’s theme aligns with discussions to be held at the ICOM General Conference in Dubai (November 11–17, 2025), where museum professionals worldwide will explore how museums can adapt, evolve, and lead in times of change. International Council of Museums+2International Council of Museums+2International Council of Mus We encourage all visitors, cultural enthusiasts, and community members to participate in this global celebration. Explore how museums are transforming to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world and discover the innovative ways they are engaging with communities.