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The origin of International Museum Day May 18, 20 18, the slogan of International Museum Day.

May 18 of the Gregorian calendar is International Museum Day every year. International Museum Day was initiated and founded by the International Association of Museums (ICOM). The International Association of Museums was founded in 1946. 1977 may 18 is the first international museum day, and the theme of the event is determined every year.

The International Association of Museums is a non-governmental international organization under UNESCO, which was founded in 1946. 1977 In order to promote the healthy development of the global museum industry and attract the public's understanding, participation and attention to the museum industry, the International Museum Association announced to the world that1May, 977 18 was the first International Museum Day, and decided on the theme of its annual activities.

The Origin and Origin of International Museum Day

1977 may 18 is the first international museum day announced to the world by the international museum association.

In the 5th century BC, there was a treasure house of sculptures and trophies in the temple of Olympus in Delphi, Greece, which was regarded as the beginning of the museum by the museum community. For a long time afterwards, the museum was just a collection room for the royal family or a few rich people to watch rare items. By the end of 18, museums in some western European countries have been established and opened to the public, which has made new development in the functions of museums and changed people's understanding of museums.

Around the 5th century BC, in the temple of Mount Olympus built in Greece, there was a very gorgeous treasure house with many precious sculptures and trophies. This treasure house can be said to be the beginning of an earlier museum. For quite a long time, the museum has been used as an exhibition room for royal aristocrats and a few rich people to watch rare treasures. Later, at the end of 18, museums in some western European countries appeared one after another and opened to the public. The cultural functions of museums were newly developed, and people's attention and understanding of museums were gradually improved.

1880, Lukins, a scholar at the British Museum, published a paper entitled "The Functions of Museums", which would emphasize that museums should become places for the general public to receive education. Goody, an American scholar, further emphasized in his two monographs "The Future Museum" and "The Principles of Museum Management" that museums must devote themselves to innovative education and carry out active activities, so as to make them not only places for experts and scholars to engage in research, but also auxiliary facilities and off-campus teaching fields for educational institutions.

1946165438+1October, the International Association of Museums was established in Paris, France. 1In June 1974, the International Association of Museums held a 1 1 conference in Copenhagen, which defined museums as "an open and permanent institution that does not pursue profits but serves the society and social development. It takes collecting, preserving and studying the witness about human beings and their environment as its basic duty, so that it can be displayed and made public and provide opportunities for learning, education and appreciation. "

197 1 year, the international museum association held a meeting in France, and discussed the relationship between the cultural and educational functions of museums and the future of mankind in view of the development of today's world. 1977, in order to promote the healthy development of the global museum industry and attract the public's understanding, participation and attention to the museum industry, the International Museum Association announced to the world that May 18 1977 was the first international museum day, and determined the theme of the annual activities.

Definition of International Museum Day

May 18 is International Museum Day. On this day, museums all over the world will hold various publicity and commemorative activities to celebrate their festivals, let more people know about museums and give full play to their social functions. May 6th, 2008 is the 26th International Museum Day.

The word "museum" comes from the Greek word "museion", which means "the place where the muse is sacrificed".

Muse is the general name of nine goddesses in charge of science and art in Greek mythology. They were in charge of history, astronomy, epics, love poems, lyric poems, tragedies, comedies, hymns and dances, representing all the cultural activities in Greece at that time.

International Association of Museums

1946165438+10. In October, C·J· hamlin, President of American Museum Association, initiated the establishment of the International Museum Association. UNESCO, headquartered in Paris, France. 1947 10 10 In October, the International Association of Museums and UNESCO signed an agreement on ways and means of cooperation between the two organizations. Since then, the International Museum Association has become a partner in the implementation of UNESCO's plan to develop museums, and has gradually become one of the active organizations in UNESCO.

The world's earliest museum-Louvre Museum, France

The earliest museum with modern significance in the world is the Louvre Museum in France. The Louvre Museum is located on the Seine River in Paris, France. It used to be the palace of French emperors. At the end of 17, it was changed from the royal palace to the Royal Art Museum for the appreciation of dignitaries. 1793 During the French bourgeois revolution, it was changed to the National Gallery of France, and it was opened to the public from 1 18 in the same year, becoming a place for the royal family to watch and visit, which really has the nature and significance of a modern museum, so it is regarded as the first museum in the world.

The earliest museum with progressive practical significance in the world today is the Louvre Museum in France. Louvre Museum is located on the Seine River in the west of Paris, France. It was once the palace of the early French emperors. /kloc-was transformed into the Royal Art Museum at the end of 0/7, which provided convenience for the dignitaries at that time. 1793 in the early days of the French bourgeois revolution, it was renamed the National Gallery of France and opened to the public in the same year. 1 18 officially became a place for the broad masses of people to watch and visit, which truly possessed the educational nature and historical significance of modern museums. Therefore, this museum is considered to be the first leading museum in the world today.

The Historical Theme of International Museum Day

The theme of 1992 is "MuseumsandEnvironment".

The theme of 1993 is "MuseumsandIndigenousPeoples".

The theme of 1994 is "Behind the Museum".

The theme of 1995 is "responsibility and responsibility".

The theme of 1996 is "Collectingtodayfortomorrow".

The theme of 1997 is "Combating illegal trafficking and trading of cultural relics".

1998 The theme is "Combating illegal trafficking in cultural relics".

1999 The theme of International Museum Day is "Happy Discovery".

The theme of 2000 is "Museum of Peace and Harmony".

The theme of 200 1 is "Museum: Building Community".

The theme of 2002 is "Museums and Globalization".

The theme of 2003 is "Museums and Friends".

The theme of 2004 is "Museums and Intangible Heritage".

The theme of 2005 is "Museum-a Bridge for Cultural Exchange".

The theme of 2006 is "Museums and Young People".

The themes of 2007 are "Museums and Heritage" and "Museums and World Heritage".

The theme of 2008 is "Museums as a Force for Social Change and Development".

The theme of 2009 is "Museums and Tourism".

The theme of 20 10 is "MuseumsForSocialHarmony".

The theme of 20 1 1 is "MuseumsandMemory".

The theme of 20 12 is "Museums in a Changing World: New Challenges and New Enlightenment"