Along with the worldwide community of museums, Iran will celebrate International Museum Day on and around May 18 under the theme "Hyperconnected museums: New approaches, new publics".
As part of the plans, all museums under the jurisdiction of Iran's Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization will admit visitors free of charge on Friday and will continue the free admission for student groups over the following week that is celebrated as the cultural heritage week in Iran, CHTN reported.
Speaking at a Tuesday press conference on the occasion, Mohammad Hassan Talebian, ICHHTO's cultural heritage deputy, highlighted the key role of museums in connecting with the public with the purpose of safeguarding the country's national identity.
Broader Outreach
"This year's theme focuses on using innovative approaches in the management of museums so as to reach out to a broader audience," he said.
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