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The 40th ICOM Ordinary General Assembly adopts six Resolutions shaping the future of museums

ICOM Celebrates Three New Honorary Members at the 27th General Conference in Dubai

Call for Applications – ICOM Academy Scientific Board

Outcomes of the 27th ICOM General Conference: ICOM Sets Strategic Direction for the Museum Sector

2025-2028 Elections: Antonio Rodríguez elected ICOM President

ICOM SAREC 2026 Special Projects Grants and Solidarity Projects

Publication of The Museum Definition Handbook: Words Inspiring Action

ICOM expands global network with the establishment of new ICOM National Committees in Palestine, Rwanda, and Sudan

Make Your Voice Heard: Advocate for Culture-Based Climate Action at your national level

ICOM Statement for Peace

The ICOM Definition of Museums and its Translation into Indigenous Languages of Peru

ICOM Annual Report 2024 is now online!

2025-28 Elections: The brochure of the candidates is now available

In Memoriam: Madame Christine Boël

Discover ICOM’s Digital Projects

Publication of the Seminar on “Museums, Decolonisation, and Restitution” Released

ICOM and UNESCO renew commitment to protect cultural heritage through strengthened partnership

Elections of the Advisory Council 2025-2028: the call for candidacies is open!

The Dictionary of Museology is now available in paperback!

G20 South Africa: ICOM advocacy for the culture-based climate action

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