The International Council of Museums is an international organisation of museums and museum professionals which is committed to the research, conservation, continuation and communication to society of the world’s natural and cultural heritage, present and future, tangible and intangible.

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.

• 60 410 professionals
• in 139 countries and territories
• with 120 national committees
• and 35 international committees
• 8 Regional Alliances
• 21 Affiliated Organisations

ICOM is the only global organisation in the museum field.

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

The ICOM 2022-28 Strategic Plan was approved at the 37th General Assembly, held on August 24th during ICOM Prague 2022. The Plan was drafted by the Strategic Plan Standing Committee, which designed this plan following a participative process that involved ICOM Members, the Advisory Council, the Executive Board and the Secretariat.