In the aftermath of the Commemorative Week of the International Museum Day (IMD) and the European Night of Museums (ENoM) 2026, we warmly acknowledge the enthusiastic participation of diverse audiences and the dedicated commitment of numerous institutions, whose contributions were decisive to the success of this edition.
The strong level of engagement recorded this year—evident in the diversity, quality, and breadth of the initiatives developed—reflects a shared vision of the role of museums as spaces of public service, inclusion, and dialogue.
The programmes presented demonstrated a consistent focus on audience diversity, the promotion of accessibility, and the creation of genuinely inclusive cultural experiences. In doing so, they made a tangible contribution to bringing to life the 2026 theme - “Museums Uniting a Divided World.” This collective mobilisation shows that, through collaborative work and networking, it is possible to bring communities closer together, value plurality, and reinforce the role of museums as agents of social and cultural cohesion.
As Eduardo Lourenço reminds us, “without memory, there is no future.” It is in this spirit that we must continue to strengthen an increasingly solid, creative, and dynamic partnership, already looking ahead to the preparation of the 2027 edition of the International Museum Day and the European Night of Museums.