International Museum Day was founded in 1977 to celebrate museums
The International Museum Day (IMD) on 18 May is an event organised by the International Council of Museums since 1977 to raise awareness that “museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.”
ICOM Past : back to the origins of international museum day
Matterport Celebrates International Museum Day with Access to Stunning Virtual Tours