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, as part of the celebrations for International Museum Day 2023 (18 May), which this year has as its theme: "Museums, Sustainability and Quality of Life" and for the European Museum Night (13 May 2023), a number of events are planned in 26 museums, most of them with free admission.
The aim of International Museum Day is to raise public awareness on the multiple roles of museums and the role they play in society. Museums are vehicles for cultural exchanges and contacts, enriching culture and fostering communication, understanding, cooperation and peace between peoples. This year's theme "Museums, Sustainability and Quality of Life" highlights, among other things, the vital role of museums in promoting sustainable development. As humanity experiences major global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and social inequality, museums can help to inform the public about these issues and promote action for change. The ways in which museums can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals are multifaceted: by supporting actions to tackle climate change and promote universal inclusion, by tackling social isolation and improving mental health. Museums around the world are participating in International Museum Day by organising events, exhibitions and activities that address the theme of sustainability and quality of life. These activities highlight the ways in which museums help to reduce their environmental impact, promote sustainable development policies and educate the public about the importance of sustainability.
International Museum Day events are organised annually around 18 May and last from one day to one month. Globally, museum participation is growing every year. The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is an international non-governmental organization consisting of more than 45,493 museum-related professionals in 123 countries and regions.
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, and the websites of other museums participating in the celebrations. The events will also be promoted on the museums' social media.
For the schedule of events click here.
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