International Museum Day – May 18

International Museum Day – May 18

Why is International Museum Day celebrated?

The International Museum Day is celebrated every year on 18 May to raise awareness about the fact that “museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”

Why are museums so important?

 Museums have the power to create unity on both a social and political level, but also on a local one. Local museums are able to provide a sense of community and place by celebrating a collective heritage, offering a great way to get to know the history of a particular area.

What can we learn from museums?

• Museums teach us about the past. Everything there has a story to tell.
• Museums make us smarter. When we visit museums, we gain new knowledge.
• Museums are great for research.
• Museums inspire.
• Museums are a testament to the perseverance of humanity.

What are the benefits of visiting museums?

 Museums preserve and exhibit important cultural, artistic, historical or scientific artifacts. While these exhibits provide informative and visual explorations, there are many benefits to visiting these institutions. Simply put, museums help to teach, inspire and connect communities.

Why are museums important to education?

 When children can learn about different cultures, people and historical events from other times and places, it widens their awareness of the world around them. Visiting museums, particularly those of a historical nature, can allow young students to further their awareness and empathy for others.

What are the examples of museum?

 The definition of a museum is a building that houses famous works of art, important artifacts and historical objects, or other items of cultural or scientific significance. The Louvre in Paris, where many famous art works hang including the Mona Lisa, is an example of a museum.

What is difference between museum and gallery?

 Art museums and art galleries are two different types of entities. The primary difference is that while one goes to an art museum to view art, one goes to an art gallery to view art, from the perspective of purchasing the art.

How many types of museums exist?

 Museums are classified into five basic types—general, natural history and natural science, science and technology, history, and art. A more recent kind of museum—the virtual museum—transcends all other types by virtue of its unique electronic presentation and is discussed as well.

How often do you go to art museums?

What do you think about modern art paintings?

What is your favourite form of art?

Do you think that art is important to society? 

Have you ever tried drawing, painting, sculpting, or something else artistic?