This week, during the 26th ICOM general conference in Prague, a new museum definition was approved with 92.41% of the votes.
https://icom.museum/en/news/icom-approves-a-new-museum-definition/
UMAC voted in favour of the new definition. Next, the text will be translated into several languages and, in some countries, into legislation and accreditation systems.
I profit to express our gratitude to all UMAC members who contributed to the several stages of the new definition consultation. The process was remarkably balanced, inclusive and well led by Bruno Brulon (Brazil) and Lauran Bonilla-Merchav (Costa Rica).
Marta Lourenco, UMAC Chair