International holidays - International Museum Day

International Museum Day was first celebrated in 1977 It is interesting to note that the proposal to introduce a new holiday was put forward by Soviet workers, namely, the director of the Pushkin Museum - IA Antonova at the XI General Conference of the International Council of Museums This proposal was supported in more than 150 countries around the world Every year, representatives of the cultural community of these countries jointly choose a new theme dedicated to museum activities, as well as the motto under which this day takes place It is no secret that tickets to some galleries are quite expensive, and not every average person can afford to visit their favorite pinakothek or exhibition On May 18, this opportunity is available to everyone, since on this holiday, which has become popular in many countries, this can be done absolutely free Therefore, in some museums on May 18 there is a pre-registration for visiting, and many families prepare a rich cultural program for this day in advance Among other things, on the eve of the celebration, or in the days leading up to it, an international event known as the “Night of Museums” is held, which has become popular The media notify the population in advance about the upcoming event, as well as the opening of new exhibitions For those who, for some reason, could not take advantage of such a unique opportunity, thanks to developing Internet technologies, there is the opportunity to view the world's best collections virtually For museum workers, May 18 is not only a professional holiday, but also a lot of responsible and painstaking work Many museums prepare for this day in advance, trying to share knowledge and interest as many people as possible: they hold thematic lectures and special classes for children, and also organize museum and theatrical performances The experience of holding International Museum Day plays an important role in the development of interstate relations Getting to know the cultural values ​​of different peoples helps people not only broaden their horizons and gain new knowledge, but also helps improve relations in the world