On the 14th of May, 2026, the three films made under the project “Stories of the “Stolen” Past” were shown to members of the Bulgarian National Committee of ICOM. The creators Dr. Plamen Petrov, Dr. Aksiniya Buteva, Elka Penkova, Kalin Todorov and Yuriy Dachev took part in their presentation. Many members of the organisation participated in the subsequent discussion, who expressed the opinion that the…
Dear colleagues from museums and universities, esteemed admirers of the historical knowledge, Once again, since 1977, on the 18th of May, we celebrate International Museum Day. This year, the holiday is celebrated under the motto “Museums Unite a Divided World”. Few institutions in the world have the opportunity to create connections between generations, ethnicities, and nations from different parts of the world. Today, museums are…
“Donated Objects, Shared Stories” – Exhibition at the Etar Museum collects the memory of generations Sometimes an object keeps more than a memory – it preserves time, voices and traces of entire generations. The exhibition “Donated Objects, Shared Stories” presents over 150 exhibits that have entered the museum funds of REMO Etar in the last three years thanks to donors who have turned family memory…
The Board of Directors of the Bulgarian National Committee of ICOM has approved the jury’s proposal for the recipients of the prestigious awards for achievements in museum practice and museology for the year 2025. The expert panel, composed of Prof. Dr. Vera Boneva, Ekaterina Dzhumalieva, and Stefan Stefanov, reviewed the submitted nominations and selected leading professionals and institutions across three main categories. The awards –…
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,…