International Museum Day • May 18, 2025
Every year on May 18th, the International Coucil of Museums (ICOM) organizes International Museum Day, a global event highlighting the tranformative role of museums in society. This event provides an opportunity for museum professionals to alert the general public about the importance of museums and the challenges they face. This year's theme "Museums, Education and Research" focuses on the pivotal role museums play providing hands-on learning experiences for all ages.
Two museums in Arizona you may want to visit:
- Pioneer Living History Museum in Phoenix, AZ features original and reconstructed buildings from the 1880's and 1900's. For details on their hours, visit their website at https://pioneeraz.org
- Arizona History Museum in Tucson, AZ will mark International Museum Day on Saturday May 17th from 10:00am - 3:00pm – admission is FREE. More details are available on their website – click HERE
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