On the occasion of International Museum Day 2026, under the theme Museums Uniting a Divided World, members of the ICOM Executive Board have contributed to this special edition through a series of welcome videos and messages addressed to the international museum community.
In a global context marked by division and tension, these contributions highlight the essential role of museums as spaces for dialogue, understanding, and connection between cultures and communities.
ICOM encourages museums and visitors around the world to take part in this international celebration by exploring the initiatives organised worldwide and by sharing their experiences.
The members of the Executive Board contributed to this year’s International Museum Day with their special video messages — feel free to take a look at the presentation below.
