Islamabad (Web Desk): International Museum Day is being observed today (Saturday) across the globe including Pakistan to raise awareness about the importance of museums.
The theme for this year's day is "Museums for Education and Research".
The day aims to unite museums globally and emphasises their significant role in raising awareness, fostering understanding, and promoting the appreciation of diverse cultures.
Several government and private institutions have arranged different programmes to highlight the importance of museums.
According to international media, the first International Museum Day was organized in 1977 by the International Council of Museums (ICOM).
This initiative was born from a resolution aimed at creating an annual event to unite the creative efforts of museums worldwide and raise global awareness about their activities.
Since its inception, museums across the globe have been invited to participate in this celebration each year. In 1992, ICOM began the tradition of adopting an annual theme, and in 1997, an international poster was introduced, embraced by 28 countries.