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International Museum Day

Okay, so you know how you have a special day for your birthday, right? Well, museums also have a special day called International Museum Day. It's a day where we celebrate museums and all the cool things they have inside!

Museums are places where people can go and see lots of different things like art, artifacts, and even animals. People can learn about history, plants and animals, and different cultures by looking at things that are in museums.

International Museum Day is celebrated on May 18th every year. On this day, people go to visit their favorite museums or discover new ones in their city. Museums often have special events, including guided tours, art workshops, or treasure hunts for kids.

The International Council of Museums started International Museum Day in 1977 to encourage people to visit museums and appreciate the work they do. It's a day to think about how museums help us learn and grow, and to appreciate everything they do to keep our history and culture alive!