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October 21, 2020: Applications and renewals for 2021 membership will OPEN.

"Where ICOM From"

Museums were once criticized as old-fashioned institutions, but are today they are at the center of international geopolitical questions. The role of ICOM has also changed. It was founded in 1946 by a small group of professionals, and now includes some 48,900 members from an array of backgrounds. This video teaser was part of a special exhibition celebrating the 70th anniversary of ICOM at its 24th General Conference in Milan, Italy.

**As a public health precaution due to COVID-19, ICOM-US is currently working from home and we don’t know how long we will be in this situation. With that, please be mindful that your new membership card and/or renewal sticker will most likely be delayed in being delivered to you.

We understand you may have some questions and concerns. We are always available via email at [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your understanding and support. We appreciate our amazing ICOM-US community now more than ever.

Be safe, be well and stay connected!

Membership Benefits

Be part of the international museum community

Opportunities to contribute through ICOM-US in the development of a new museum definition. The new museum definition forum, available on the ICOM-US members only page, is dedicated to discussing and sharing concepts that define museums.
Connect with 48,900 world-class museum experts and build a strong international professional network in every museum-related speciality
Explore opportunities for international collaboration for your projects and exhibitions
Commit to the fight against illicit traffic in cultural goods
Cooperate in emergency preparedness and response actions in museums worldwide

Get involved in international events

Attend ICOM-US's Annual Meeting
Broaden your horizons and train staff with over 250 conferences organized yearly around the globe
Participate in the extensive program at the Triennial General Conference

Benefit from ICOM services

Access to live events and recordings including ICOM and ICOM-US Webinars
ICOM Solidarity Projects
Get insight on trends and innovation in museums thanks to ICOM News, the magazine for museum professionals, and monthly electronic newsletter
Credentials for ICOM’s Members Dashboard with the latest ICOM information on international events, publications, training, job offers, grants, international committees, ICOM’s governance and meetings
Search ICOM publications: monthly electronic newsletter; Museum International, ICOM’s peer reviewed journal, each issue devoted to specific contemporary museum theme and aims to provoke debate.
ICOM Voices: editorial space for ICOM members’ articles on museum related themes such as sustainability, local community, heritage protection, intangible heritage and museum professionals’ working conditions
Join any of ICOM’s 32 International Committees and make your voice heard
Settle your art and cultural heritage disputes through the ICOM-WIPO mediation procedure

And many other benefits with your ICOM membership

Training and professional development opportunities
ICOM Card: your international entry pass to museums worldwide
Enjoy free or discounted registration fees to all ICOM events, those organized by some partner organizations and some of the most famous international art fairs
Benefit from preferential rates to museum shops and publications
Receive (as an institution) several ICOM membership cards for your staff members, your international entry pass to museums worldwide
Shape the future of the museum profession and support museums in fulfilling their missions
Advocate museum standards of excellence and museum ethics