About ICOM

The 26th ICOM General Conference – ICOM Prague 2022 takes place from 20 to 28 August 2022
in the capital city of the Czech Republic

WHAT IS ICOM

ICOM is a membership association and a non-governmental organisation which establishes professional and ethical standards for museum activities. As forum of experts, it makes recommendations on issues related to cultural heritage, promotes capacity building and advances knowledge. ICOM is the voice of museum professionals on international stage and raises public cultural awareness through global networks and co-operation programmes.

ICOM is the only global organization in the museum field, consisting of

45,493 professionals
in over 138 countries
with 119 national committees
and 32 international committees

ICOM’S MISSIONS

ICOM has five main missions:

establish standards of excellence
lead a diplomatic forum
develop a professional network
lead a global think tank
carry out international missions