For over 45 years, International Museum Day has been celebrated on 18 May. Each year, IMD mobilises thousands of museums across the globe. The continued growth of IMD reflects its importance as a platform for cultural exchange, community engagement, and international collaboration. In 2026, IMD will explore “Museums Uniting a Divided World”, focusing on how museums can act as bridges across cultural, social, and geopolitical…
On the 14th of May at 5 p.m. in Sofia, at the Serdika Ancient Cultural and Communication Complex under Independence Square (domed space), the official presentation of the project “Stories of the “Stolen” Past” will take place. Before the premiere of the documentary series, an expert roundtable will be held on the issues addressed in the films, which will include specialists from various institutions and…
ICOM invites all members to an exclusive webinar dedicated to the next phase of the Global Survey. This session will present key insights from Survey 1 and outline the methodology for Survey 2, which will shape our final governance reforms. Webinar details Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026 Duration: 60 minutes Format: webinar (Zoom) – the link will be provided in due time to registered participants…
Dear colleagues, You have the opportunity to apply for participation in working committees at ICOM. Call for Applications: ICOM Working Groups and Standing Committees (2026-2028) The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is pleased to announce that the Call for applications for the following Working Groups is open: the Working Group on Statutes and Rules (WGSR), the Working Group on the Future of International Committees (ICWG), and the Working Group on National Committees (NCWG). At its 181st Session (19-20 March 2026), the Executive Board…
Dear colleagues, We would like to inform you that we are extending the deadline for accepting applications for the awards presented by the Bulgarian National Council of ICOM until April 15, 2026. The awards will be presented for merits in the past year 2025. The conditions for application, categories and documents that must be completed are specified in the statute of the awards. It can…
The new temporary exhibition at RAM-Plovdiv examines the role of women in human history and their assigned place in different societies. The selected finds are from key archaeological sites for science from Plovdiv (Yasya Tepe, the Flat Mound on Brezovsko Shosse, Nebet Tepe, the Western Necropolis of Philippopolis), Dolnoslav, Skutare, Velingrad, Kapitan Dimitrievo, Pazardzhik, Stara Zagora, Novo Zagora, Kazanlak. The exhibition includes miniature figurines, statuettes,…
Dear colleagues, We are pleased to invite you to participate in a national scientific conference on the topic “Childhood in the Media: Representations, Values, Attitudes”, which is being implemented within the framework of the project “Representations, Values and Attitudes Regarding Childhood, Reflected in the Print Media in Bulgaria in the 20th Century. Sociocultural Aspects”, funded by the Scientific Research Fund. The conference will be held…
Dear colleagues, preparations are beginning to celebrate International Museum Day in 2026. In the publication you can find the theme and guidelines for celebrating it. This year’s theme highlights the powerful role museums play as bridges across cultural, social, and geopolitical divides, fostering dialogue, understanding, inclusion, and peace within and between communities worldwide. As trusted public spaces and places of learning, museums contribute to peaceful…
ICOM plays an active role in the museum sector of Bulgaria in 2025 The Bulgarian National Committee of ICOM plays an active role in the museum sector in 2025, it became clear from the organisation’s report made during the annual reporting and election meeting. The members of the organisation elected the current chairman Prof. Dr. Svetla Dimitrova for a second term, the vice-chairmen are Dr.…
The Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA) and the Bulgarian National Committee (BNC) of ICOM have concluded a long-term partnership agreement. The document was signed by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and the Chair of the BNC of ICOM Prof. Svetla Dimitrova at the BTA National Press Club in Stara Zagora. “Museums are the ones that preserve the memory of Bulgaria. And now we are completing the…