ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Thank you to everyone who's followed us here! 💙 We're consolidating our social media focus, so this will be our last post on BlueSky. You can keep up with ICOM UK news, events and opportunities on LinkedIn and Instagram 🔗 in our profile. Thanks for being part of the community here. #Museums #ICOM 110
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 15/07/2026It’s time to explore the final principle of ICOM’s Code of #Ethics. Museum governance comes with significant responsibilities, including: 🛡️ Safeguarding integrity and autonomy 🤝 Reflect diversity 💼 Care for and respect staff buff.ly/m4K6oDmbuff.lyThe revised ICOM Code of Ethics is officially adopted - International Council of MuseumsA global organisation of museums & museum professionals committed to the promotion and protection of cultural heritage 030
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 10/07/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 🌍 International Council of Museums - Developments from June's ICOM General Assembly include revised Code of Ethics approval and annoucement of Standing Committee on Decolonisation buff.ly/3OVUvTJ 110
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026🏺 At the heart of every museum is its collection. #ICOM's Code of Ethics sets out how museums should care for it. Responsible #collections care means: 📋 clear collections policies 🔒 documentation & conservation 🔬 responsible use of technology 🔁 acting on restitution requestsbuff.lyThe revised ICOM Code of Ethics is officially adopted - International Council of MuseumsA global organisation of museums & museum professionals committed to the promotion and protection of cultural heritage 053
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 08/07/2026📑 Museums are spaces for lifelong learning, so what does that mean under #ICOM's Code of Ethics? Museum #education should: 🎓 reach diverse audiences 📖 maintain integrity of information 🤝 build lasting community partnerships ♿ stay accessible to allbuff.lyThe revised ICOM Code of Ethics is officially adopted - International Council of MuseumsA global organisation of museums & museum professionals committed to the promotion and protection of cultural heritage 010
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Every great museum runs on a code of professional practice, so what does that look like? 🤔 ICOM's code of #ethics lays out guidelines for museum staff worldwide. Museum #professionalism: 🛡️ staff & volunteer safety 🏺 protecting collections 🚫 stopping illicit trafficking buff.ly/m4K6oDmbuff.lyThe revised ICOM Code of Ethics is officially adopted - International Council of MuseumsA global organisation of museums & museum professionals committed to the promotion and protection of cultural heritage 021
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 📋ICOM UK's Co-Chair Christian Baars discusses news from ICOM's 41st General Assembly buff.ly/XmdkGINuk.icom.museumICOM news: New Code of Ethics, New Decolonisation Standing Committee, and better support for displaced persons - ICOM UKICOM UK reports on three key outcomes from ICOM's Paris General Assembly: Code of Ethics reform, a Decolonisation Committee, and displaced-persons support. 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Want to hear about big news from the recent #ICOM General Assembly? 📣 Read our Co-Chair Christian Baars’ full breakdown of the events and announcements, including a brand new Code of #Ethics and amendments to ICOM membership to support displaced museum professionals 👇 buff.ly/XmdkGINbuff.lyICOM news: New Code of Ethics, New Decolonisation Standing Committee, and better support for displaced persons - ICOM UKICOM UK reports on three key outcomes from ICOM's Paris General Assembly: Code of Ethics reform, a Decolonisation Committee, and displaced-persons support. 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026📣 #ICOM has announced a new Standing Committee on Decolonisation alongside the publication of a new report on decolonisation practices in museums around the globe. Find out more about the report and the work of the Decolonisation Working Group below 👇 🔗https://buff.ly/JN589pCuk.icom.museumReport of the ICOM Working Group on Decolonisation Now Available - ICOM UKThis article was first published by ICOM. The Working Group on Decolonisation (WGD) is pleased to announce the publication of its report, which represents the culmination of the work carried out… 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026📑 #ICOM's newly adopted Code of Ethics is here! We're exploring its core principles, starting with how museums serve #society: 🏛️ protect heritage 🤝 boost accessibility & inclusion 🗪 enable open dialogue ⚖️ champion rights, justice & peace buff.ly/m4K6oDmbuff.lyThe revised ICOM Code of Ethics is officially adopted - International Council of MuseumsA global organisation of museums & museum professionals committed to the promotion and protection of cultural heritage 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 📢 Our New Co-Chair of ICOM UK has been announced buff.ly/OjMaZrabuff.lyIntroducing our new ICOM UK Co-Chair - ICOM UKMeet ICOM UK's new Co-Chair Claire Messenger, succeeding Maria Blyzinsky. Claire brings years of international collaboration experience. 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026⏳ Applications close soon! We're looking for an experienced facilitator to design & deliver online workshops for museum & cultural heritage professionals on Ukraine's history, culture, and decolonisation practice. Deadline: 1 July 2026, 13:00 UK buff.ly/OztEV8Suk.icom.museumVacancy: Ukraine Guide Workshop Facilitator - ICOM UKICOM UK is hiring a freelance facilitator to deliver online workshops on Ukraine, decolonisation and cultural heritage. 010
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026💂 🏛️ @londonmuseum.bsky.social opens its permanent home in Smithfield's General Market on 28 November 2026. 🔧 A Victorian building returned to public use 🌿 A BREEAM Outstanding sustainability model 🗿 A 7-million-object collection with a new interpretive framework #Museums 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 👩🏻💻 ICOM UK seeks a facilitator to deliver guide workshops supporting Ukraine-focused decolonisation work buff.ly/lR6BDfdbuff.lyVacancy: Ukraine Guide Workshop Facilitator - ICOM UKICOM UK is hiring a freelance facilitator to deliver online workshops on Ukraine, decolonisation and cultural heritage. 110
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026The launch of Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine is tomorrow! Haven't registered for tomorrow's event? No problem! The Guide is freely available in English and Ukrainian now: buff.ly/WriTF8K #Museums #Decolonisation #Ukrainebuff.lySupporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine - ICOM UKDownload the free guide supporting museum and heritage professionals to include Ukraine in their decolonisation practice. 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 16/06/2026💼 We're hiring a freelance Workshop Facilitator to design & deliver online workshops on decolonisation and cultural sensitivities relating to Ukraine, based on our guide 'Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine'. 📅 Deadline: 1 July 2026, 13:00 UK timebuff.lyVacancy: Ukraine Guide Workshop Facilitator - ICOM UKICOM UK is hiring a freelance facilitator to deliver online workshops on Ukraine, decolonisation and cultural heritage. 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 12/06/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 📢 International Council of Museums UK - New Co-Chair of ICOM UK introduced buff.ly/dsDEp8luk.icom.museumIntroducing our new ICOM UK Co-Chair - ICOM UKSome of our members may have noticed a recent change to the board of ICOM UK. It was announced at the AGM on 17 April that Maria Blyzinsky handed over the Co-chair baton to Claire Messenger. Stepping… 110
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Reminder: the Ukrainian translation of 'Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on #Ukraine' launches next week! 📅 18 June 2026 ⏰ 10:00–12:00 UK time 📍 Online & Kyiv Register by 17 June 👇buff.lyAnnouncing the Ukrainian translation of 'Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine' - ICOM UKICOM UK members and their colleagues are invited to an online launch of the Ukrainian translation of Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine. Originally written in English, this new… 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 🎉 ICOM UK - Introducing our new ICOM UK Co-Chair Claire Messenger buff.ly/dsDEp8luk.icom.museumIntroducing our new ICOM UK Co-Chair - ICOM UKSome of our members may have noticed a recent change to the board of ICOM UK. It was announced at the AGM on 17 April, when Maria Blyzinsky handed over the Co-chair baton to Claire Messenger.… 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 04/06/2026📢 We are happy to introduce ICOM UK’s new Co-Chair Claire Messenger! Claire takes up this position from Maria Blyzinsky, who has undertaken valuable work in supporting ICOM UK's work and representing the organisation. Read the full article here to hear from Claire and Maria👇buff.lyIntroducing our new ICOM UK Co-Chair - ICOM UKSome of our members may have noticed a recent change to the board of ICOM UK. It was announced at the AGM on 17 April, when Maria Blyzinsky handed over the Co-chair baton to Claire Messenger.… 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026🎉📝 We’re pleased to invite ICOM UK members to join the online launch of the Ukrainian translation of ‘Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine’ on 18 June. Register your attendance on our website here 👇 #museums #Ukraine #eventbuff.lyAnnouncing the Ukrainian translation of 'Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine' - ICOM UKICOM UK members and their colleagues are invited to an online launch of the Ukrainian translation of Supporting Decolonisation in Museums: Focus on Ukraine. Originally written in English, this new… 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 🌍 International Council of Museums UK - Conference Co-Chairs reflect on museum diplomacy in honour of International Museum Day 2026 having taken place on 18 May buff.ly/KPDOj33uk.icom.museumReflecting on 80 years of Museum Diplomacy at the 2026 ICOM UK Conference - ICOM UKFor its 80th anniversary year, ICOM has chosen the theme ‘Museums Uniting a Divided World’ for International Museum Day on 18 May 2026. This is also in keeping with the theme of this year’s ICOM UK… 101
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Thanks to those who joined our #MuseumBridge 🏛️ webinar last week! Don’t worry if you missed it, we have a full recording available so you can catch all the insights 💭. #Museums #HeritageSector #Partnership buff.ly/S2RJvHcbuff.lyIntroducing Museum Bridge: A New UK Roadmap for Sustainable Global Museum Partnerships - ICOM UKIn 2025, ICOM UK formed a partnership with the British Council to commission an important new piece of research: to explore why and what the UK Museum sector needs to build better, stronger,… 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 🌍 International Council of Museums – International Museum Day 2026 took place on Monday, highlighting the role of museums in diplomacy, cultural exchange and global cooperation #IMD2026 buff.ly/SCZPfUM 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026🏛️🌉 Tomorrow is our #MuseumBridge webinar! 🗺️ If you haven't registered yet, now's the time! Join us, and over 30 countries participating in this exciting work in international museum collaboration. Have your say and help shape the bright future of Museum Bridge👇 buff.ly/SJub2pCuk.icom.museumIntroducing Museum Bridge - ICOM UKIn 2025, ICOM UK formed a partnership with the British Council to commission an important new piece of research: to explore why and what the UK Museum sector needs to build better, stronger,… 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026It’s #InternationalMuseumDay 2026! 🎉 To celebrate, we’re looking back on Tristram Hunt’s incredible keynote at Museum Diplomacy in Action! The Director of the V&A Museum spoke about the role of museums in upholding democracy. Missed it? Don’t worry- you can hear his thoughts here 👇 #IMD2026 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026🗣️ To celebrate #InternationalMuseumDay, we’re revisiting voices from our Annual Conference. 🏛️ 🤝 In this video, our Conference Curator and President of ICOM Canada Sascha Priewe reflects on his keynote and the role of museums in uniting a divided world. --- #IMD2026 #ICOM80 #Museumdiplomacy 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 18/05/2026Museums matter more than ever. For International Museum Day, we’re celebrating the theme Museums Uniting a Divided World - and the role museums play in bringing people together through culture, knowledge, and shared stories. buff.ly/GRP1nz1 #IMD2026 #InternationalMuseumDay #ICOM80 021
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 14/05/2026#teamicomuk had a fantastic time at the Museum + Heritage Show! Brilliant conversations, fresh ideas, and a great chance to connect with others across the sector. Thanks to everyone who came by 👋 #MandHshow #network @museumsandheritage.com 011
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 08/05/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 🌍 International Council of Museums (ICOM) – International Museum Day 2026 highlights the role of museums in diplomacy, cultural exchange and global cooperation #IMD2026 buff.ly/xqlXSscbuff.lyInternational Museum Day 2026 - ICOM UKThis article was first published by ICOM. Each year since 1977, ICOM has organised International Museum Day, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community. The objective of… 132
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026We’ll be at the Museums + Heritage Show next Thursday (14 May) at Olympia 👋 Find us at Stand A15, come say hi and see what we’re working on. Free passes available if you haven’t registered yet 🎟️ --- #Museums #Heritage #CulturalSector #Networking #Events #London #MandHShow @museumsandheritage.com 041
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026There's been a huge interest in our #MuseumBridge webinar on 22 May, thank you! 🙌 📝 If you’ve signed up, we’d love your input, please take a couple of minutes to fill out our feedback form and help shape the session 👇 🔗 buff.ly/Zx5NMp6 #Museums #HeritageSector #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinarbuff.lyIntroducing Museum Bridge: A New UK Roadmap for Sustainable Global Museum Partnerships - ICOM UKIn 2025, ICOM UK formed a partnership with the British Council to commission an important new piece of research: to explore why and what the UK Museum sector needs to build better, stronger,… 021
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 🌍 International Council of Museums – International Museum Day 2026 highlights the role of museums in diplomacy, cultural exchange and global cooperation buff.ly/xqlXSscuk.icom.museumInternational Museum Day 2026 - ICOM UKThis article was first published by ICOM. Each year since 1977, ICOM has organised International Museum Day, which represents a unique moment for the international museum community. The objective of… 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 30/04/2026 Thanks to our sponsors and partners for supporting our conference. Your presence helped make Museum Diplomacy in Action full of conversation, connection, and collaboration 🤝 #icomuk2026 #museumdiplomacy #oxford #partners #diplomacyinaction 121
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026🌉🏛️ Join us on 22 May for the #MuseumBridge webinar, sharing research on connecting museums globally. 📝Explore how collaboration can grow and help shape the report with your feedback. buff.ly/Zx5NMp6 #Museums #CulturalCollaboration @britishcouncil.bsky.socialbuff.lyIntroducing Museum Bridge: A New UK Roadmap for Sustainable Global Museum Partnerships - ICOM UKIn 2025, ICOM UK formed a partnership with the British Council to commission an important new piece of research: to explore why and what the UK Museum sector needs to build better, stronger,… 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 24/04/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 🪙 Our 2026 bursary scheme is open, offering funding to support members’ participation in international museum work and events buff.ly/BEIEUpYbuff.lyICOM UK's 2026 Bursary Scheme is now OPEN! - ICOM UKThe ICOM UK Bursary scheme is designed to help our members participate in international museum activity such as ICOM General Conferences, meetings of ICOM International Committees (subject specialist… 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 23/04/2026🌍🌉 Great conversations at last week’s #MuseumBridge workshop, thanks to everyone who joined at our conference! Now we're looking forward to our 22 May webinar examining the report on connecting museums internationally. #Museum #MuseumCommunity 🔗Learn more about the project: buff.ly/Zx5NMp6 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026Museums are global - and so is the work behind them 🌍 💵 The ICOM UK Bursary Scheme supports museum professionals to take part in international conferences, networks, and collaborations, bringing new ideas back to the UK sector. 🔗https://buff.ly/S1te2tX #Museum #ICOMUK2026 #fundingbuff.lyThe ICOM UK Bursary Scheme - ICOM UKThe 2026 Bursary Scheme is now OPEN! The ICOM UK Bursary scheme is designed to help our members participate in international museum activity such as ICOM General Conferences, meetings of ICOM… 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2026🤝 Thanks to everyone who joined our 2026 conference online and in person. It was an engaging few days and we hope you enjoyed being part of it! If you attended, we’d love your feedback. It only takes a few minutes:🔗 buff.ly/HqFbX3I #ICOMUK2026 #feedback #museum 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026🎟️Digital ticket sales for ICOM UK Conference 2026 are now closed Looking forward to an exciting few days of Museum Diplomacy in Action, we hope to see you there! Our team will be on-site during the conference, so responses may be slower buff.ly/JQ4Yr77 #ICOMUK2026 #MuseumDiplomacy #DiplomacyInActionbuff.lyICOM UK 2026 Annual Conference: Museum Diplomacy in Action - ICOM UK16 Apr / 17 Apr @ All Day - The UK's leading museum and heritage event comes to Oxford. Museum Diplomacy in Action takes place on 16-17 April 2026 in Oxford, exploring the unique role of museums as… 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 15/04/2026🌉We’re pleased to announce #MuseumBridge! 📝 New research from ICOM UK + @britishcouncil.bsky.social explores how UK museums can build stronger, fairer global partnerships — and we want your input! 🛠️ Workshop this week at ICOM UK 2026 with City Global Futures. 📅 Webinar: 22 May buff.ly/dQdZAtm 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026🏛️🌍Museum Diplomacy in Action is almost here! We’ll be sharing stories that show how museums build connections across cultures and we’d love you to be part of it. Share your story or follow along with highlights on LinkedIn & Instagram! #icomuk2026 #museumdiplomacy #diplomacyinaction 010
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 10/04/2026🚨 1 week left! Join ICOM UK as a Trustee for Northern Ireland 🌍 It’s an exciting time to join, our membership is growing and our reach is expanding. Help shape our work in the UK + internationally to support the sector.🏛️ 📅 Deadline: 20 April, 9am #Museum #northernireland #icomuk 🔗 buff.ly/bl95odi 031
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 10/04/2026📢 Join us as a Trustee for Northern Ireland Help shape global museum work + represent NI on our Board 🌍 💼 A chance to shape international museum collaboration, contribute to strategic priorities, and gain Board-level experience #MuseumJobs #Trustee #ICOMUK #northernireland 🔗 buff.ly/bl95odi 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 10/04/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: ⏳ Our 2026 “Museum Diplomacy in Action” conference takes place next week, with digital tickets still available buff.ly/6fxA2dCbuff.lyICOM UK 2026 Conference: Museum Diplomacy in Action is next week! - ICOM UKWe are pleased to announce that our annual conference, Museum Diplomacy in Action, will be taking place next week on 16-17 April 2026 in Oxford, exploring the unique role of museums as cultural… 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 09/04/2026We’re welcoming 200+ delegates to Oxford next week for ICOM UK 2026: Museum Diplomacy in Action - our biggest yet! 🤝 Amid conflict and polarisation, museums serve as cultural diplomats. 🎟️digital tickets are available: buff.ly/JQ4Yr77 #ICOMUK2026 #Oxford #conference #MuseumDiplomacy 020
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026Museum Diplomacy in Action is next week 🌍 Join ICOM UK’s global network for big conversations, new connections, and fresh perspectives from speakers around the world. 📍 Oxford + 💻 Online Day 1, tickets are still available: buff.ly/JQ4Yr77 #icomuk20267 #museumdiplomacy #diplomacyinaction 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026📰🏛️ This week’s #museum #news: 💻 Digital tickets remain available for the 2026 “Museum Diplomacy in Action” conference buff.ly/mxsYisvuk.icom.museumICOM UK 2026 Conference: Museum Diplomacy in Action - ICOM UKWe are pleased to announce that our annual conference, Museum Diplomacy in Action, will take place on 16-17 April 2026 in Oxford, exploring the unique role of museums as cultural diplomats in an… 100
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 03/04/2026We’re looking for a new Trustee for Northern Ireland 👀 We’d love to hear from people who are: 🏛️ Passionate about museums 👥 Connected to the NI sector 📝 Interested in governance 🗓️ Deadline: 9am, Monday 20 April 2026 #icomuk2026 #museumjob #NorthernIreland 000
ICOM UK @icomuk.bsky.social · 02/04/2026Missed our general sale? Digital tickets are still available 🎟️✨ Join the ICOM UK 2026 Oxford Conference online and be part of the conversation from anywhere. #ICOMUK2026 #Museums #webinar 🔗http://buff.ly/RHg8yG7 000
