Since 1977 the 18th of May is celebrated worldwide as International Museum Day (IMD). This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society. Over the years participation in the celebrations of International Museum Day has grown impressively. Around 30,000 museums from approximately 120 countries join in the celebrations with the hosting of special events. This year’s theme, as set by the International Council of Museums (ICOM), is “Museum Collections make Connections”. The European Night of Museums is celebrated annually on the weekend closest to IMD.
The Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Communications and Works, announces that, within the framework of both occasions, all its Museums will be open with free entrance on Saturday 17th May 2014 (see attached time-tables for each Museum). The following events will also take place:
