Call to Improve the Presence of Museums in Wikimedia Projects
The International Museum Day (IMD) on 18 May is an event organised by the International Council of Museums since 1977 to raise awareness that “museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”
In 2025, IMD will explore “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities”, focusing on how museums can navigate and contribute to a world undergoing profound social, technological, and environmental shifts.
Wikimedia CH Association invites the community of Wikipedia contributors to edit, update, translate Wikipedia articles or upload pictures on the occasion of the International Museum Day 2025.
The GLAM team at Wikimedia CH will provide an online space to reflect on the role of museums not just as guardians of the past, but as architects of the future – driving progress, fostering inclusivity, and inspiring change.
Founded in 2006, Wikimedia CH focuses on five strategic impact directions: GLAM, Education, Community, Outreach, Experimentation and Innovation. The non-profit association relies on the organisational enablers of communication, fundraising, technology/know-how, diversity, inclusion & equity, and innovation to support these efforts.
One of the key missions of Wikimedia affiliates is to support Wikipedia contributors in their volunteer work and help memory institutions to share their curatorial knowledge, collections and resources in a digital manner, with a global community through a global platform. Together we advocate for free knowledge in the world. This joint project is a part of this commitment.
Wikimedia: International Museum Day 2025
Visit the Wikimedia CH website to find out more.
