The Department of Antiquities of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works and the Cyprus National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) announce that, within the framework of the celebrations for the International Museum Day 2022 (18 May), which this year has the theme "The Power of Museums", and the European Museum Night (14 May), a number of events, most of which are free of charge.
The aim of International Museum Day is to raise public awareness of the multiple roles of museums and their place in society. With this year's theme "The Power of Museums", ICOM wishes to highlight the power of museums as agents of social change and sustainable development. Museums transform the world. By studying, preserving and presenting the past, they open up new horizons and shape innovative new ideas to build a better future. This year's international celebrations focus on the dynamic contribution of museums to three topical issues.
Innovation - new technologies - accessibility: The new digital technologies that are changing everyday life are developing just as rapidly in the museum sector. The digital shift contributes to the accessibility of museum collections and their multifaceted interpretation, to the enhancement of the visitor's experience and to the promotion of museums in general.
Strengthening social cohesion through education: Through the interpretation and presentation of collections, as well as the organisation of educational activities, museums create a web that is essential for building and strengthening social cohesion. By upholding democratic values and providing equal opportunities for lifelong learning for all, they contribute to the formation of an inclusive civil society with knowledge and a willingness to contribute and create.
The events for International Museum Day are organised annually around 18 May and last from one day to a month. Globally, the participation of museums is growing every year. In 2021, more than 37,000 museums in 158 countries participated in the events. In Cyprus, the 2022 programme includes events in more than 20 different museums and other cultural sites.
The public can visit the Department of Antiquities' website www.mcw.gov.cy/da and social media pages Facebook and Instagram for all the events planned as well as the websites of the other museums participating in the celebrations.[/URL]
The public can visit the website of the Department of Antiquities www.mcw.gov.cy/da and the social media pages Facebook and Instagram for all the events planned as well as the websites of the other museums participating in the celebrations. The events will also be promoted on the museums' social media.
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