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Lahore Museum, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, The Mall, Punjab, Lahore (2026)

16/05/2026

Celebrating International Museum Day 2026

Lahore Museum proudly invites scholars, students, cultural practitioners, and the public to a two-day conference centered around this year’s global theme: “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”

Through thought-provoking panel discussions, meaningful conversations, and international collaboration, the event will explore the evolving role of museums as spaces for inclusion, representation, peacebuilding, and cultural partnership.

Join us on 17–18 May 2026 as distinguished speakers and experts come together to discuss how museums can bridge communities and preserve living heritage for future generations.

📍 Venue: Lahore Museum, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, The Mall, Lahore
📅 Date: 17–18 May 2026

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of museums and cultural understanding.

16/05/2026

Highlights from today’s International Museum Day 2026 celebrations at Lahore Museum as we proudly commenced a special series of commemorative events marking the 80th Anniversary of ICOM.

The day featured inspiring opening remarks by Rukhsana David, President ICOM Pakistan, followed by a documentary screening, certificate distribution ceremonies for the Hindi Language Course and Marka-E-Haq Bunyan Ul Marsoos Painting Competition, and engaging heritage activities for children under the Young Heritage Explorers programme.

16/05/2026

Highlights from today’s International Museum Day 2026 celebrations at Lahore Museum as we proudly commenced a special series of commemorative events marking the 80th Anniversary of ICOM.

The day featured inspiring opening remarks by Rukhsana David, President ICOM Pakistan, followed by a documentary screening, certificate distribution ceremonies for the Hindi Language Course and Marka-E-Haq Bunyan Ul Marsoos Painting Competition, and engaging heritage activities for children under the Young Heritage Explorers programme.

Visitors also participated in interactive experiences including mini painting kits, portable heritage puzzle sets, guided gallery tours, quizzes, and spinning wheel activities, making the celebration a vibrant and memorable experience for all ages.

International Council of Museums - ICOM Govt of Punjab

16/05/2026

President of ICOM Pakistan, Rukhsana David, shares a special message on the occasion of International Museum Day 2026 at Lahore Museum.

Reflecting on this year’s global theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” she highlights the important role museums play in preserving cultural identity, encouraging dialogue, and building connections between communities through heritage and education.

International Museum Day serves as a reminder that museums are not only custodians of the past, but also spaces that inspire understanding, collaboration, and a shared future.

International Council of Museums - ICOM Govt of Punjab

16/05/2026

International Museum Day 2026 begins with a celebration of heritage, dialogue, and cultural unity at Lahore Museum.

Director Lahore Museum, Mr. Taseer Ahmed, shared a special message highlighting the importance of museums as spaces that preserve history, inspire learning, and connect communities across generations.

As we celebrate under the global theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” Lahore Museum remains committed to promoting culture, heritage, and meaningful engagement through museums.

International Council of Museums - ICOM Govt of Punjab

16/05/2026

Celebrating International Museum Day 2026

15/05/2026

Open for All Public.

Lahore Museum cordially invites you to celebrate International Museum Day on Saturday, 16th May 2026, under the global theme:
Museums Uniting a Divided World

Join us for a meaningful day filled with inspiring conversations, cultural activities, and creative engagement as we kick off a series of commemorative events for ICOM’s 80th Anniversary.

Date: Saturday, 16 May 2026
Venue: Lahore Museum, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, The Mall, Lahore

15/05/2026

Lahore Museum cordially invites you to celebrate International Museum Day 2026 with another powerful session.

Session 4:
Museums as Spaces for Inclusion and Dialogue: Reducing Inequalities through Access and Representation
This session will explore how museums can actively bridge inequalities by improving access, amplifying diverse voices, and fostering meaningful dialogue across communities and cultures.
Esteemed Panelists:

Alberto Garlendini – President, ICOM Foundation & Former President, ICOM
Mehmet Eymen Şimşek – Consul General of Türkiye in Lahore
Kirston Lane Otis – Audio/Visual Designer, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH)
Qudsia Rahim – Co-founder & Executive Director, Lahore Biennale Foundation (LBF)
Tanya Suhail Butt – Curator, Ocean Art Galleries, Lahore
Susan Stronge – Senior Curator, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Uzma Usmani – Keeper of Paintings, Lahore Museum
Ar. Kashif Essa – Cultural Heritage and Museum Expert, Venice, Italy

Moderator:
Komal Buttar – Museum Educator

🗓 Date: 18th May 2026
🕙 Time: 10:30 AM
📍 Venue: Auditorium, Lahore Museum, The Mall, Lahore

Join us for this, intellectually enriching conversation on the evolving role of museums in creating more equitable and inclusive societies.

Live on Facebook | All museum lovers, students, academics, and cultural professionals are warmly welcome.

We look forward to your presence at the historic Lahore Museum as we continue this meaningful celebration.

15/05/2026

Celebrating International Museum Day 2026

Lahore Museum cordially invites you to an engaging panel discussion as part of the International Museum Day 2026 celebrations under the global theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”

Session II titled “From Preservation to Participation: Museums in Building Peaceful Societies” will explore the evolving role of museums as spaces of dialogue, inclusion, education, and cultural understanding in contemporary society.

Our distinguished panelists include:

• Prof. Dr. Tahir Kamran — Head of the Department of Liberal Arts, BNU Lahore
• Dr. Nadhara Shahbaz — Faculty Member, LUMS Lahore
• Mahenou Ilahi — Member of Diverse Work, Houston Texas
• Iqbal Manj — Director Archaeology, Directorate of Archaeology & Museums
• Ehtesham Aziz — Research Officer, Lahore Museum
• Dr. Tehnyat Majeed — Art Historian & Curator

The session will be moderated by Komal Buttar, Museum Educator.

📍 Auditorium, Lahore Museum
🗓 17th May 2026
🕐 01:00 PM

Join us for an important conversation on how museums can foster participation, preserve shared histories, and contribute towards building more peaceful and connected communities.

15/05/2026

Celebrating International Museum Day 2026

Lahore Museum warmly invites you to Session III of the International Museum Day 2026 celebrations under the global theme “Museums Uniting a Divided World.”

This session, titled “Collaborating Across Cultures: Museums, Partnerships and Living Heritage,” will bring together renowned cultural leaders, museum professionals, researchers, and international experts to discuss the importance of collaboration in preserving and promoting shared heritage across borders and communities.

Our distinguished panelists include:

• Saman Rai — Secretary, Women Development Department, Punjab
• Najmus Saqib — DG Walled City Authority, Lahore
• Paul Michael Taylor — Director, Asian Cultural History Program, Curator Smithsonian
• Jos Gommans — Chair Colonial and Global History, Leiden University
• Thomas Harrison — Keeper of the Department of Greece & Rome at the British Museum
• Fabrice Disdier — Director of Alliance Française Lahore
• Iffat Azeem — Research Officer, Lahore Museum
• Nicolai Wacht — Program Manager for the Smithsonian’s Asian Cultural History Program

The session will be moderated by Rabia Basri, Museum Education Officer.

📍 Auditorium, Lahore Museum
🗓 17th May 2026
🕒 03:00 PM

Join us for an engaging dialogue on cultural partnerships, living heritage, and the role of museums in building stronger global connections through collaboration and shared histories.

Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Punjab Walled City Lahore Authority والڈ سٹی لاہور اتھارٹی Marriyum Aurangzeb Alliance Française de Lahore Women Development Department Punjab Universiteit Leiden / Leiden University

15/05/2026

Celebrating International Museum Day 2026 & the 80th
Anniversary of ICOM

Join us at Lahore Museum for a special IMD 2026 celebration bringing together museums, art, heritage, and dialogue.
Presented by CultuRise in collaboration with Lahore Museum, and in association with ICOM Pakistan and Alliance Française.

✨ One-Day Conference
Museums as Living Archives
📅 Monday, 18 May 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Lahore Museum Auditorium
Followed by
🎨 Art Exhibition
Echoes Across the Divide
📅 Tuesday, 19 May 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Lahore Museum Gallery Spaces

Curated by Anne-Sophie Française and Sana Durrani, this celebration explores the role of museums as living spaces of memory, connection, and cultural dialogue in an increasingly divided world.

Project Lead:
Sana Durrani
Founding Member & CEO, CultuRise

Join us for inspiring conversations, artistic encounters, and a shared celebration of heritage and community.

✨ All are warmly welcome.
📱 Live on Facebook

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