Let's Play at Museums and Art Galleries in May, the Month of Family... '2022 Museum and Art Gallery Week'

From the 13th to the 22nd, under the theme of 'The Power of Museums'

The 2022 Museum and Art Gallery Week will be held from the 13th to the 22nd under the theme "The Power of Museums." Photo by Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The 2022 Museum and Art Gallery Week will be held from the 13th to the 22nd under the theme of "The Power of Museums."

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 9th that, together with the International Council of Museums (ICOM) Korea Committee and the National Museum Cultural Foundation, it will hold the "2022 Museum and Art Gallery Week (Bakmi Week)" from the online opening ceremony on the 13th through the 22nd.

Bakmi Week was established by the International Council of Museums to raise public awareness and understanding of the importance and socio-cultural role of museums and art galleries.

It has been held annually since 2012 in commemoration of "International Museum Day," designated on May 18. This year, under the theme "The Power of Museums" selected by ICOM, the event seeks to explore the positive influence of museums and art galleries contributing to social development.

The "Bakmi Week Opening Ceremony" will be broadcast live online for 90 minutes starting at 3 p.m. on the 13th. This year’s program includes ▲ six on- and offline exhibition programs titled "Museum Made Together," ▲ two programs called "Museum on the Street" that allow enjoying museums and art galleries in daily life, ▲ 23 education and experience-centered "Theme Programs" under the theme of the power of museums, and ▲ various participatory events both online and offline such as "Myugung Myujin/Museum Kkook."

Additionally, 16 academic societies and organizations including the ICOM Korea Committee and the Korean Museum Association will hold the "16th Korea Museum International Academic Conference" (May 18?22) under the theme "The Power of Museums," which will be streamed live online.

Moreover, the "25th National Museum Professionals Conference," where museum and art gallery professionals from across the country gather to present awards such as the "Proud Museum Professional Award" and the "Museum and Art Gallery of the Year Award," will be held on the 16th at the National Museum of Korea.

A Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism official said, "This year’s Bakmi Week is planned as a time to reflect on the social role and cultural power of museums and art galleries. We hope that many people will enjoy meaningful and joyful moments in connection with May, the month of family."

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