ICOM expresses its alarm over recent military actions that continue to cause humanitarian harm and pose serious threats to cultural heritage, both tangible and intangible.
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is pleased to announce that, on 18 May 2026, museums across the globe will celebrate International Museum Day under the theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”
ICOM urges protection of museums and cultural heritage amid conflicts in Iran, the Gulf, and Eastern Mediterranean. The global museum organisation highlights the humanitarian impact and calls for adherence to international laws to safeguard cultural sites and heritage for future generations.
The 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), held on 11-17 November, in Dubai, UAE, under the theme “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” brought a series of major outcomes that will guide ICOM’s work in the coming years.
In a landmark moment for the global museum sector, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) has announced the “Shared Island Stories Between Scotland and the Caribbean: Transnational Youth Exchange” project submitted by the Barbados Museum & Historical Society (BMHS) as the winner of the inaugural ICOM Award for Sustainable Development Practice in Museums.
The 27th ICOM General Conference, ICOM Dubai 2025, kicks off in the United Arab Emirates, marking the first time the event is hosted in the MEASA region. Gathering museum professionals from around the world, the conference explores “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities” through keynotes, panels, workshops, discussions, and mentoring sessions.
The International Council of Museums launches the ICOM Red List of Cultural Objects at Risk – Türkiye
