"INTERNATIONAL MUSEUMS DAY"
2000-05-18 until 0000-00-00
Southern Flagship Institution
Cape Town, , ZA South Africa

On 18 May 2000 the Southern Flagship Institution (incorporating the Michaelis Collection, South African Cultural History Museum, South African Museum, South African National Gallery and William Fehr Collection) will celebrate International Museums Day with events including open days at various museums, temporary exhibitions, workshops and guided tours.

In order to raise public awareness of the importance of museums in our society the International Council of Museums (ICOM) proclaimed 18 May as International Museums Day. The motto of International Museums Day, ever since the initiative was launched in 1977, is that 'Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples'.

The theme for International Museums Day this year, 'Museums for peace and harmony in society', was chosen by the Advisory Committee to reflect the United Nations' decision to proclaim the year 2000 'International Year for a Culture of Peace'.

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