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2022 AGMSave the date: 27 May 2002 for the ICOM Australia AGM. Why not nominate for the Board? More
Watch now* The museum definitionCatch ICOM Australia's recorded webinar Redefining the museum for the 21st century: the new museum definition proposed by ICOM international. Watch * Revising the Code of ethics for museumsSee the joint Australia—New Zealand—Pacific panel conversation recording on the revision of the Code of ethics for museums. Watch
26th General ConferenceRegistration is open for the 2022 ICOM 26th General Conference to be held in Prague 20-28 August 2022, Czech Republic. Thousands of experts from around the world will set the course of the museum field for the coming years. Sessions will be held on-site and on-line. More
Statement concerning Ukraine invasionICOM international has issued a statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. More ICOM 75th anniversaryICOM turned 75 on 16 November 2021 and will continue to mark the anniversary over the coming year. This milestone comes at a time of both great challenges and opportunities for our organisation. During the past year, despite the difficulties brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, our international network found a spirit of innovation and creativity that made ICOM as active as ever.
National cultural planICOM Australia welcomes the recently released bipartisan report, Sculpting a national cultural plan, of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts, on their Inquiry into Australia’s creative and cultural industries and institutions.
PandemicAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues nationally and internationally the impact on us all is profound. Cultural institutions are dealing with the pandemic is a range of ways. An Australian guide for cultural insitutions has been developed and ICOM internationally has issued a message. More
AnniversaryBlue Shield is marking 25 years of helping to protect cultural heritage from conflict and disaster. More
Update on museum definitionICOM international has been progressing the work on revising and updating the definition of what constitutes a museum. Results of consultation phases 1 and 2 ICOM museum definition phase 3 survey
ICOM Australia Justice equality diversity statementICOM Australia advocates for inclusive, participatory and sustainable museums. ICOM Australia stands against all forms of racial injustice and inequality and advocates for change.
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