ICOM US

08/11/2026

ICOM-US has released a statement supporting the Smithsonian Institution and reaffirming the principles of museum independence, integrity, scholarship, and public trust. At a pivotal moment for museums across the country, these values remain essential to serving the public and advancing understanding.

Read the full statement: https://buff.ly/aAgL54l

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

The ICOM-US Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Gretchen Ehle as Executive Director.

With more than two decades of leadership across international affairs, global partnerships, nonprofit management, and organizational strategy, Gretchen brings deep experience that will support ICOM-US as it strengthens member engagement, programming, and international collaboration.

Join us in welcoming Gretchen and read the full announcement: https://buff.ly/DC4HSht

08/05/2026

The ICOM COMMS Awards recognize excellence in museum communications, marketing, media relations, and audience engagement. Showcase your work and take a bow. Submissions are open through August 28. Learn more and submit: https://museodata.typeform.com/awards

07/29/2026

06/23/2026

The ICOM Annual Meetings 2026 will take place June 24–25 at UNESCO in Paris, marking ICOM’s 80th anniversary.

ICOM-US encourages members to follow the 41st ICOM General Assembly online on June 25 and take part in this important moment for ICOM’s global community.

This year’s scientific program will focus on “Museums Uniting the Divided World,” bringing museum and cultural leaders together to reflect on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of museums.

Learn more + watch live:

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05/28/2026

Museum ethics matter.

ICOM members are encouraged to join the upcoming Global Webinar on the Revision of the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums this Friday.

Learn more about the proposed revised Code of Ethics before it is brought forward for vote at the 41st ICOM General Assembly in June.

Review the draft in AGORA and register using the link below.

https://icom.museum/en/news/join-the-global-webinar-on-the-revision-of-icom-code-of-ethics-for-museums