Oman Across Ages Museum marks International Museum Day
Published: 05:05 PM,May 20,2024 | EDITED : 09:05 PM,May 20,2024
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MANAH, MAY 20
Museums are considered one of the most important tourist attractions in all countries in the world. Their functions vary between providing educational, cultural, and artistic messages. Their value in preserving cultural and historical heritage and protecting it from extinction and loss.
Recognising the significant role museums play globally, International Museum Day was designated on May 18 each year. This tradition originated in 1977 through the General Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), marking the beginning of the annual celebration.
Since then, the day has garnered global attention, with hundreds of thousands of museums worldwide actively participating in its celebration.
Among the countries actively engaged in celebrating International Museum Day, the Sultanate of Oman stands out for its profound interest in the event. This year, the theme 'Museums for Education and Research' resonated globally as countries worldwide joined in the celebration.
The Oman Across Ages Museum was at the forefront of the museums that exerted most of their attention to leave their mark on this international day. The ceremony included many enriching workshops and working papers on Monday morning.
The opening ceremony, under the patronage of Sheikh Dr Faisal bin Ali al Zaidi, Wali of Manah, symbolised the prestigious commencement of the event.
During the ceremony, Engineer Al Yaqdhan bin Abdullah al Harithi, the Director General of the Oman Across Ages Museum, delivered a speech highlighting the significance of celebrating International Museum Day. He also highlighted, in numbers, the efforts made by the museum to advance the role of the Oman Across Ages Museum in all fields that serve all segments of society.
Al Yaqdhan al Harithi said: 'In an effort by the Oman Across Ages Museum to support education and scientific research, this year the museum implemented more than 74 educational programmes and hosted more than 390 school visits, with approximately 16,800 students.'
Activities and events that support this year’s slogan were also implemented, as the museum implemented specialized workshops with a number of experts and specialists.
The first workshop was about an introduction to the restoration of wooden objects. While the second workshop was titled (with my brush, I will create in the museum) in cooperation with the Good Citizenship Department of the General Directorate for Curriculum Development at the Ministry of Education, the third episode was titled (Rock Engraving), and the fourth and final episode was titled (Scientific Researcher Competition) in cooperation with the Good Citizenship Department of the General Directorate for Curriculum Development at the Ministry of Education.
The celebration of this day underscores the collective effort of museums globally to promote understanding, creativity, and exploration.
Museums are considered one of the most important tourist attractions in all countries in the world. Their functions vary between providing educational, cultural, and artistic messages. Their value in preserving cultural and historical heritage and protecting it from extinction and loss.
Recognising the significant role museums play globally, International Museum Day was designated on May 18 each year. This tradition originated in 1977 through the General Committee of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), marking the beginning of the annual celebration.
Since then, the day has garnered global attention, with hundreds of thousands of museums worldwide actively participating in its celebration.
Among the countries actively engaged in celebrating International Museum Day, the Sultanate of Oman stands out for its profound interest in the event. This year, the theme 'Museums for Education and Research' resonated globally as countries worldwide joined in the celebration.
The Oman Across Ages Museum was at the forefront of the museums that exerted most of their attention to leave their mark on this international day. The ceremony included many enriching workshops and working papers on Monday morning.
The opening ceremony, under the patronage of Sheikh Dr Faisal bin Ali al Zaidi, Wali of Manah, symbolised the prestigious commencement of the event.
During the ceremony, Engineer Al Yaqdhan bin Abdullah al Harithi, the Director General of the Oman Across Ages Museum, delivered a speech highlighting the significance of celebrating International Museum Day. He also highlighted, in numbers, the efforts made by the museum to advance the role of the Oman Across Ages Museum in all fields that serve all segments of society.
Al Yaqdhan al Harithi said: 'In an effort by the Oman Across Ages Museum to support education and scientific research, this year the museum implemented more than 74 educational programmes and hosted more than 390 school visits, with approximately 16,800 students.'
Activities and events that support this year’s slogan were also implemented, as the museum implemented specialized workshops with a number of experts and specialists.
The first workshop was about an introduction to the restoration of wooden objects. While the second workshop was titled (with my brush, I will create in the museum) in cooperation with the Good Citizenship Department of the General Directorate for Curriculum Development at the Ministry of Education, the third episode was titled (Rock Engraving), and the fourth and final episode was titled (Scientific Researcher Competition) in cooperation with the Good Citizenship Department of the General Directorate for Curriculum Development at the Ministry of Education.
The celebration of this day underscores the collective effort of museums globally to promote understanding, creativity, and exploration.