Illinois HR 891: MUSEUM DAY

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HR0891LRB104 21840 ECR 37627 r

1HOUSE RESOLUTION

2 WHEREAS, The International Council of Museums (ICOM) 

3established International Museum Day in 1977 to increase 

4public awareness of the vital role museums play in the 

5development of society; and

6 WHEREAS, Museums are incomparable places of discovery that 

7teach us about our past and open our minds to new ideas, 

8serving as essential pillars in building a better future; and

9 WHEREAS, Museums worldwide will celebrate International 

10Museum Day on May 18, 2026 under the theme "Museums Uniting a 

11Divided World", highlighting the potential of these 

12institutions to act as bridges across cultural, social, and 

13geopolitical divides; and

14 WHEREAS, Museums serve as trusted public spaces where 

15people encounter diverse stories and objects, fostering 

16dialogue, understanding, inclusion, and peace in times of 

17social fragmentation and polarization; and

18 WHEREAS, Illinois is home to a vast array of world-class 

19museums that safeguard our heritage and memory, offering 

20learning and reflection while providing welcoming spaces where 

21diverse voices can be heard; and

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1 WHEREAS, These institutions contribute to the 

2democratization of knowledge and serve as guardians of 

3humanity's treasures for future generations while adapting to 

4modern social, economic, and ecological challenges; and

5 WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the 

6International Council of Museums, celebrating eight decades of 

7commitment to a world where natural and cultural heritage is 

8universally valued; and

9 WHEREAS, International Museum Day has grown into a global 

10phenomenon, with previous years seeing par