Applications and renewals for 2021 membership are OPEN. The forms will close August 31, 2021.
In order to control the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the French authorities have re-imposed restrictions which will be in place from Friday 30 October until Tuesday 1 December at the earliest. In accordance with the national health and safety protocol, all employees have been advised to work from home, where possible. As a result, over the coming weeks, it will take longer to produce and send ICOM cards. Thank you for your patience as we all work through this together!
"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
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
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 supportmuseums in fulfilling their missions
Membership is annual and runs from January 1 to December 31 of every 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.
ICOM-US Membership services are coordinated by: Molly Shevlin and Morgan Denault, Hauck and Associates 4301 50th Street NW
