This year the National Museum in Bloemfontein, together with its satellites, will be celebrating International Museum Day for a week from 18 to 22 May 2020.

The celebrations will include posts on their social media platforms with interesting topics and virtual presentations for both young and old.

According to a statement released by Oliewenhuis Art Museum, the theme for 2020 is “Museums for equality, diversity and inclusion”. The museum further explains that by hosting this day online, they hope to give their “virtual visitors” an opportunity to connect.

The programme will be as follows:

18 May – A day dedicated to women

19 May – A day dedicated to children

20 May – A day dedicated to people with disabilities

21 May – A day dedicated to the LGTQIA community

22 May – Celebrating oral history

According to the statement the National Museum is ever conscious of its responsibility to create meaningful experiences for people of all origins and backgrounds.

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