International Council of Museums
National Committee of Azerbaijan

ICOM Missions

The International Council of Museums works for society and its development. It is committed to ensuring the conservation, and protection of cultural goods.

Establishing Standards of Excellence

ICOM sets standards for museums in design, management and collections organisation. The ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums is a reference in the global museum community. It establishes minimum standards for professional practices and achievements for museums and their employees. By joining ICOM, each member is committed to respecting this code.

Leading a Diplomatic Forum

ICOM is officially associated with multilateral international conventions on heritage. As a diplomatic forum made up of 136 countries and territories, it gathers international professionals, renowned for their contribution to culture.

Developing the professional network

With more than 35,000 members, ICOM is a unique professional network of institutions and museum professionals. ICOM brings together museum experts to discuss various museum-related themes.

Leading a Global Think Tank

ICOM's 30 International Committees conduct advanced research in their respective fields for the benefit of the museum community. They discuss and reflect on museum-and heritage-related issues.

International Missions

ICOM carries out its international missions thanks to international mandates in association with partners such as UNESCO, INTERPOL and the World Customs Organisation (WCO). ICOM's missions include:

  • Fighting the illicit traffic of cultural goods
  • Risk management
  • Culture and knowledge promotion
  • Protection of tangible and intangible heritage
International events
ICOM Kyoto 2019
20/02/2018
On Wednesday, 3 June, 2015, Kyoto was selected as the host city for the 2019 edition of the General Conference, during which some 3,000 part...
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Events
DECORATIVE ARTS AND INTERIORS ICDAD / DEMHIST JOINT CONFERENCE
09/10/2018
On October 10-12, 2018, in Baku, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) will hold a conference Decorative Arts and Interiors of two internati...
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ICOM AZERBAIJAN
25th January, 2019, the Azerbaijan National Committee of ICOM held its working meeting at the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum.
26/01/2019
25th January, 2019, the Azerbaijan National Committee of ICOM held its working meeting at the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum. ICOM members discussed the fol...
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EVENTS
18 May – International Museum Day
15/05/2019
  The International Museum Day, established in 1977 on the initiative of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), is celebrated every year...
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