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About ICOM
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Founded in 1946, International Council of Museums (ICOM) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that is dedicated to the improvement and advancement of the world's museums and the museum profession as well as the preservation of cultural heritage. ICOM has about 30,000 members in 137 countries and territories. The important work of ICOM is carried out through a network of 117 national committees and 31 international committees dedicated to various museum specialities, and affiliated and regional organizations. ICOM's governing body is the Secretariat, located at at UNESCO House in Paris, France.
Who We Are
- The Organization: ICOM in Brief, Mission, History, Secretariat, Statues, Partners
- Vision: Definition of a Museum, Code of Ethics, Strategic Plan
- Governance: President, Director General, Executive Council, General Assembly, Advisory Committee
- Committees: National and International Committees, Regional Alliances, Affiliated Organizations, Technical Committees
What We Do
- Professional Standards: Code of Ethics, Standards & Guidelines, Professions, Key Concepts of Museology
- Programs: Fighting Illicit Trade, Art & Cultural Heritage Mediation, Museum Emergency Program, Intangible Heritage, Cultural Tourism
- Activities: General Conference (Triennial), International Museum Day, International Committee of the Blue Shield, International Conferences, Scientific & Technical Meetings, Practical Workshops & Training
- Resources: ICOM News, UNESCO-ICOM Museum Information Center, Bibliographies, Publications, Red Lists, FAQs
Where We Work
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