The origin of museum day
1977 may 18 is the first international museum day announced to the world by the international museum association.
In the 5th century BC, there was a treasure house of sculptures and trophies in the temple of Olympus in Delphi, Greece, which was regarded as the beginning of the museum by the museum community. For a long time afterwards, the museum was just a collection room for the royal family or a few rich people to watch rare items. By the end of 18, some museums in western Europe have been established and opened to the outside world, and their functions have been developed, and people's understanding of museums has also changed.
Commemorative significance of International Museum Day
International Museum Day was initiated and founded by the International Association of Museums (ICOM). 1977 in order to promote the healthy development of the global museum industry and attract the public's understanding, participation and attention to the museum industry, the international museum association announced to the whole world that1May 977 18 was the first international museum day, and determined the theme of the annual activities.
The word "museum" comes from the Greek word "museion", which originally meant a place to worship the muse. Muse is the general name of nine goddesses in charge of science and art in Greek mythology. They were in charge of history, astronomy, epics, love poems, lyric poems, tragedies, comedies, hymns and dances, representing all the cultural activities in Greece at that time.
International Association of Museums
1946165438+10. In October, CJ hamlin, president of the American Museum Association, initiated the establishment of the International Museum Association. UNESCO, headquartered in Paris, France. 1947 10 10 In October, the International Association of Museums and UNESCO signed an agreement on ways and means of cooperation between the two organizations. Since then, the International Museum Association has become a partner in the implementation of UNESCO's plan to develop museums, and has gradually become one of the active organizations in UNESCO.