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International Museum Day

The International Museum Day is a celebration held on or around May 18 each year to raise awareness of the importance of museums in the development of human society. It's organized by the Advisory Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) who also defines a specific theme for each International Museum Day since 1977.

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