“Every year since 1977, International Museum Day is held worldwide sometime around 18 May. From America and Oceania to Europe, Asia and Africa, International Museum Day aims to increase public awareness of the role of museums in developing society.
The theme for 2012 is Museums in a Changing World. New Challenges, New inspirations. Today, the world is changing faster than ever. New technology delivers new ideas, gigabytes of information, news of an increasingly unstable climate, all shared by social media. Modern museums must compete for an audible voice against the furious pace of this background.
Museums in a Changing World is recognition that institutions are faced with interpreting, and existing in, a field that is becoming increasingly fluid. Each may face a unique set of goals, interests and audiences.”
– International Council of Museums
The Pentacrest Museums and Sycamore Mall have joined forces to celebrate and spread the word about museums. By shopping at the Sycamore Mall on Friday May 18, you will receive a 10% discount in the gift shop of the Museum of Natural History and Old Capitol Museum. You must present your receipt from Sycamore Mall to receive the discount. There will also be a table with free reusable bags, postcards and pencils at the Museum of Natural History in celebration of Museum Day!
-Written by Assistant Education Coordinator Ashlee Gloede
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