Frequently Asked QuestionsNew Member FAQ Current Member FAQ What Is the Difference Between ICOM and ICOM-US Membership?ICOM-US is the United States National Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM). As a member, you’ll have access to two distinct platforms that serve different purposes: the ICOM-US Member Portal and the ICOM global Member Space.
All active individual members and institutional representatives are given access to both the ICOM-US Member Portal and the ICOM global Member Space. How Do I Join ICOM-US?Membership is annual and runs from January 1 to December 31 of each year in which dues are paid. New memberships received after September 30 will become effective as of January 1 of the following year unless otherwise indicated. Join by completing the application form. When Will I Receive My Member Card and Sticker?The ICOM-US membership application and approval process typically takes 4–6 weeks from the time you apply to when you receive your membership card and sticker.
Please note that, occasionally, delays may occur due to processing times at the ICOM Secretariat or mailing logistics. Where Is the ICOM Card Accepted?Acceptance of the ICOM card is at the discretion of individual museums, institutions, and venues. We strongly recommend contacting the museum in advance of your visit to confirm whether the ICOM card is accepted and whether any advance booking is required. Given ongoing challenges facing museums, some institutions may need to make temporary adjustments to their admission policies, including suspending ICOM card acceptance. These decisions are not made lightly, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Although ICOM-US does not maintain an official list of museums that accept the ICOM card, we stay in contact with members in the U.S. and abroad about current acceptance practices. If you learn of any changes to a museum's policy, please let us know. What Is the Difference Between Individual and Institutional Membership?You can join ICOM as:
As an individual member, you can join up to four International Committees (one voting and three non-voting) and receive an individual membership number specific only to you and your own ICOM card (with your name and membership number). As an individual member, you can renew on your own and create your own network within ICOM. With an institutional membership, an institution can assign three representatives to join and be involved in International Committees and also use the institutional membership number to attend conferences and workshops.
How Do I Renew My Membership?Membership is annual and runs from January 1 to December 31 of each year in which dues are paid. Each fall, ICOM-US closes membership for the current year and opens membership for the following year. During the time membership is closed, payments cannot be made. When membership reopens in the fall, current members can renew their membership by one of the options below through August of the next year, and will receive the next year's membership sticker in the mail to be placed on their ICOM-US membership card.
ICOM-US How Do I Transfer to ICOM-US?Transferring from another National Committee? Use our Application Form here to be added to the ICOM-US database. How Can I Receive a Replacement Card or Sticker?Please request a replacement card or sticker by completing this form. The ICOM cards are manufactured in Paris and then sent to the ICOM-US office for distribution. The process can take 4–6 weeks. How Can I Get Involved?The best way to get involved is through an International Committee. You can join an International Committee online through ICOM-US or through the ICOM global website. Learn more. How Do I Update My Member Profile?Please log in to your profile to update your information. Please make sure to save your changes. Notifications of the changes will be sent to ICOM-US and the ICOM Secretariat. For more information, please contact our team at [email protected]. |
