Date: 2 May 2023

 

International Museum Day 2023

Sustainability and Wellbeing

 

The International Museum Day is an annual ICOM event to raise awareness about the role of museums in society. This year’s International Museum Day with its theme Sustainability and Wellbeing highlights the crucial role that museums play in promoting sustainable development and improving people’s wellbeing. Museums have an important role to play in raising awareness about environmental issues, promoting sustainable practices, and preserving cultural heritage for future generations. They can also contribute to promoting mental and emotional wellbeing by providing spaces for reflection, learning, and social interaction.

 

By focusing on sustainability and wellbeing, the IMD 2023 aims to encourage museums to think about their impact on the environment and society, and to explore innovative ways to promote sustainability and wellbeing through their collections, exhibitions, and programs. This includes initiatives such as reducing carbon footprint, promoting renewable energy, supporting local communities, and fostering inclusivity and diversity. It provides an important opportunity to celebrate the contributions of museums to society and to reflect on how they can continue to promote sustainability and wellbeing in the years to come.

 

 

ICOM SEE kindly invites you to an online event dedicated to IMD 2023.

Wednesday, 24 May 2023, 14.00—16.00 CET

Join us online with the ZOOM link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88399497040

Meeting ID: 883 9949 7040

Or download invitation link here.

 

 

Programme (download PDF):

Alenka Černelič Krošelj, ICOM SEE Chair:

Welcome speech and introduction

Dr. Kaja Širok, ICOM Executive Board Member:

Museums, heritage preservation and responsible policies of sustainability

Q&A

Ole Winther:

The Implementation of the Strategic Plan

Q&A

Activities of ICOM SEE members on IMD – short reports

Announcement of Annual Conference ICOM SEE

 

 

Sincerely Yours

Alenka Černelič Krošelj

Chair ICOM SEE

+386 31 342 252

Posavski muzej Brežice, Slovenia

Alenka.cernelic.kroselj@pmb.si