當(dāng)?shù)貢r間1月24日下午，國際博協(xié)發(fā)布了2019年“5·18國際博物館日”的活動主題及相關(guān)海報（見上圖）。2019年“5·18國際博物館日”活動主題為：“Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition”，翻譯后為“作為文化中樞的博物館：傳統(tǒng)的未來”。

　　2019年“5·18國際博物館日”將重點關(guān)注博物館作為社區(qū)活躍參與者的新角色。本年度國際博物館日與國際博物館理事會2019年京都大會同一主題，將開啟關(guān)于博物館作為文化中心和傳統(tǒng)未來作用的全球?qū)υ挕?/p>

　　博物館頭條注意到，盡管中國博協(xié)還沒有發(fā)布2019年“5·18國際博物館日”的中文正式主題，但從近日發(fā)布的“鼓勵各單位積極參加國際博協(xié)2019年京都大會的通知”來看，已鎖定京都大會的主題為“作為文化中樞的博物館：傳統(tǒng)的未來”。預(yù)計中國博協(xié)將在不久后正式發(fā)布2019年“國際博物館日”中文主題及相關(guān)海報。

　　以下內(nèi)容來自于國際博協(xié)官網(wǎng)：

　　international Museum Day 2019 will focus on the new roles of museums as active actors in their communities

　　The role of museums in society is changing. Once static institutions, museums are reinventing themselves to become more interactive, audience focused, community oriented, flexible, adaptable and mobile. They have become cultural hubs functioning as platforms where creativity combines with knowledge and where visitors can also co-create, share and interact. For this reason, the theme chosen for International Museum Day 2019 is “Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition”.

　　THE THEME

　　While preserving their primary missions – collecting, conservation, communication, research, exhibition – museums have transformed their practices to remain closer to the communities they serve. Today they look for innovative ways to tackle contemporary social issues and conflict. By acting locally, museums can also advocate and mitigate global problems, striving to meet the challenges of today’s society proactively. As institutions at the heart of society, they have the power to establish dialogue between cultures, to build bridges for a peaceful world and to define a sustainable future.

　　As museums increasingly grow into their roles as cultural hubs, they are also finding new ways to honour their collections, their histories and their legacies, creating traditions that will have new meanings for future generations and relevance for an increasingly diverse contemporary audience at a global level. This transformation, which will have a profound impact on museum theory and practice, also forces museum professionals to rethink the value of museums and to question the ethical boundaries that define the very nature of their work.

　　At once a focal point for the community and an integral part of a global network, museums offer a platform for translating the needs and views of local communities into a global context.

　　INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

　　The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness of the fact that museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. Every 18th of May since 1977, ICOM has organised International Museum Day, promoting events and activities around the world. In 2018, thousands of museum from 158 countries and territories participated in this unique celebration.

　　THE FUTURE OF TRADITION CONTINUES IN ICOM KYOTO 2019

　　International Museum Day, which will tackle the same theme as the ICOM General Conference Kyoto 2019, will kick off the global conversation on the roleof museums as cultural hubs and the future of tradition. This triannual event has become a worldwide reputed hub for exchange about the topical issues museums tackle today, as well as the most innovative solutions. Early bird registrations are available until April 30th.

　　正如國際博協(xié)上文所述：當(dāng)前，博物館在社會中的作用正在發(fā)生變化。博物館正在重塑自我，以變得更具互動性，以觀眾為中心，以社區(qū)為導(dǎo)向，靈活，適應(yīng)性強，移動性強。

　　2019年，關(guān)于“博物館的定義”也將迎來新調(diào)整。

　　歷年國際博物館日主題