Latest News Updates
| May 2023 |
United States National Committee of the International Council of Museums Welcomes New Leadership
The United States National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM-US) announce the election of Arthur G. Affleck, III and Kate Quinn as Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors as confirmed during a vote at the 2023 Spring Board Meeting in Denver. Read more.
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| February 2023 |
One year of supporting Ukrainian museums and their professionals. Read more.
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| October 2022 |
ICOM Takes Action Against Climate Change
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| September 2022 |
The 26th ICOM General Conference Was a Success!
Three years after the ICOM Kyoto 2019, this General Conference was held in a very different context. With over 3400 participants in attendance and online, the message was clear: we are united in our commitment to the global museum community. In addition to the joy of meeting again after more than two years apart, there was also the excitement of the high level scientific programme, the approval of a new museum definition and the election of a new Executive Board. Follow the main steps of the Conference in our live article and on our socials!
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| August 2022 |
ICOM Approves a New Museum Definition
On August 24th, the ICOM Extraordinary General Assembly approved a new museum definition. The vote is the culmination of an 18-month participatory process that involved hundreds of museum professionals from 126 National Committees from all over the world.
Read more.
ICOM Will Establish a Protocol on Respecting the ICOM Code of Ethics During Conflicts
On August 19th, the Executive Board unanimously approved a recommendation to establish a protocol to address conflicts as part of the ongoing revision process of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums. Read more.
2022-25 Elections: Emma Nardi eEected ICOM President
Emma Nardi (ICOM Italy) was elected ICOM President by the 37th General Assembly during ICOM Prague 2022. She will join the new ICOM Executive Board Members elected for the term 2022-25, along with the new Chair of the Advisory Council, Antonio Rodriguez (ICOM-US). Read more.
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| May 2022 |
AAM 2022 & ICOM-US Annual Meeting | May 19-22, 2022 in Boston
Happy International Museum Day 2022!
The Power of Museums was celebrated across the world during International Museum Day on May 18th. Explore the over 5,000 events registered on the official interactive map to discover how museums around the globe marked this unique occasion all though May. Read more.
ICOM-US WelcomeS Newly Elected Board Members: Class of 2025
Arthur Affleck, Executive Director, Association of Children’s Museums
Bridget Coughlin, President and CEO, Shedd Aquarium
Scott Cooper, President and CEO, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
ICOM-US Publication Now Available for Pre-Order!
What is a Museum? Perspectives from National and International Museum Leaders
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| April 2022 |
The ICOM Standing Committee on Ethics (ETHCOM) invites you to participate in the revision of ICOM’s Code of Ethics for Museums. Share your feedback here.
ICOM-US Museum Definition Consultation 4 Member Forum Webinar | Thursday, April 7, 2022
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| March 2022 |
ICOM-US is Now Accepting Applications for Conference/Travel Grants to Attend ICOM Prague 2022
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| February 2022 |
ICOM-US: Call for 2022 Board Nominations Now Open!
Interested in joining the ICOM-US Board of Directors? Apply today. Know a colleague who would be a great candidate? Nominate them!
Statement by the United States National Committee of the International Council of Museums Pertaining to the Expanding Armed Conflict in Ukraine
We watch today, as do so many people of conscience around the world, fearful for the fate of those embroiled in the invasion in Ukraine. As members of ICOM we belong to a global network of professionals known for their resilience and determination in the face of great challenges. Read more.
Statement by the United States National Committee of the International Council of Museums Pertaining to the News of the Destruction of the Historical and Local History Museum at Ivankiv (Northern Edge of Kyiv, Ukraine) by the Russian Military
The confirmed news reports of yesterday’s willful destruction (by fire) of the Ivankiv Historical and Local History Museum, an institution devoted to archaeology, history, and the visual arts (including the work of important Ukrainian artist Maria Prymachenko) illuminates a tangible and irreversible impact of this immoral and unprovoked war. Read more.
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| January 2022 |
Natural History Museums in the 21st Century Facing Environmental Crises: Assessment, Good Practices, and Challenges
Are you a part of a natural history museum? Do you want to be a part of the global vision of the current and future situation and challenges of natural history museums in the world? Read more about this research and fill out the form here.
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