On May 18, Celebrate International Museum Day

Our museums help Canadians understand our history and articulate our role in today's changing environment. Our museums do their part to safeguard, increase awareness and promote the diverse heritage of Canadian society, allowing Canadians to learn and grow, individually and collectively.

Since 1977, International Museum Day has been celebrated around the world. Each year, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) selects a theme. For more information about International Museum Day, please visit the ICOM web site at icom.museum/imd.html.

You can get involved in Canada's dynamic museum community. To find a museum in your community or area, visit the Museums and Events page on the Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC) website. While at the website, take a virtual tour of Canada's heritage. Dinosaur fossils, the travels of Samuel de Champlain, a deckchair from the Titanic, and hundreds of other interesting artefacts and exhibitions from Canada's museums can be found on the VMC website.