The Standing Committee of Ethics (ETHCOM) welcomed ICOM members to a global webinar on the Revision of ICOM Code of Ethics on the 16th of September.
The webinar launched the next phase of the ICOM Code of Ethics revision, focused on explaining the revision process and presented the first draft of the revised Code. As an ICOM member, you are now encouraged to contribute with your valuable insights and feedback.
Based on a transparent and inclusive methodology of three consultations so far, ETHCOM is revising the Code of Ethics, under the principal goal of guiding museums and museum professionals to navigate the ethical challenges of the first part of the 21st century. Developed in alignment with the new museum definition and grounded in the values shared by the international museum community, the revised code outlines five core principles that build upon the 2004 code. Each principle of the revised Code is articulated in principal statements that are further developed in more detailed descriptions, providing an accessible guidance to the museum sector worldwide.
ICOM members are encouraged to share their valuable feedback in the preliminary review of the first draft of the Revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums.
Learn more and participate in the Preliminary Review
Read more about the Code of Ethics in the online library
September 2024: ICOM Announcement of the Revision of Code of Ethics next steps.
16 September 2024: Global Webinar One – Launch next phase of the Revision of Code of Ethics.
Late September 2024: Preliminary Consultation with National Committees, Regional Alliances, and Affiliated Organizations.
October 2024: Preliminary Consultation with International Committees, Standing Committees, and Working Groups.
November 2024: Dubai Symposium – Presentation of a revised draft to ICOM Executive Board and Advisory Council.
December 2024: Feedback incorporation to the revised draft Code of Ethics & Translation.
January 2025: Global Webinar Two – Launch of the 4th consultation.
Mid-January – Mid-April 2025: 4th Consultation.
April 2025: Assessment of the results of the 4th Consultation.
May/September 2025: Additional Editing: Preparation of Glossary; Finalizing Translation.
November 2025: General Conference – Dubai – Vote on Revised Code of Ethics.