“A museum is a not-for-profit, permanent institution in the service of society that researches, collects, conserves, interprets and exhibits tangible and intangible heritage. Open to the public, accessible and inclusive, museums foster diversity and sustainability. They operate and communicate ethically, professionally and with the participation of communities, offering varied experiences for education, enjoyment, reflection and knowledge sharing.”
24.august ble den nye museumsdefinisjonen vedtatt på ICOMs generalkonferanse i Praha. I den 18 måneders lange prosessen mot en ny definisjon har et hundretalls museumsfolk fra 126 nasjonale komiteer vært involvert.
ICOM skriver på sine nettsider:
“This new definition is aligned with some of the major changes in the role of museums, recognising the importance of inclusivity, community participation and sustainability. A new President and Executive Board will be elected during the Ordinary General Assembly. The new governance will meet in due course to set the next steps for the implementation and adoption of the new definition, in collaboration with the ICOM Committee for the Museum Definition, ICOM Define. Just as with the process of the revision, inclusion, transparency, and participation will remain in the heart of this new phase.”
