International Council of Museums news

Trading of items containing elephant ivory between "accredited" museums is one of the few exemptions contained within the UK’s new Ivory Act, which gained royal ... More

Five directors of Italian museums, suspended after a controversial court ruling deemed their appointments illegal, have returned to work on a temporary basis. The historic ... More

A historic shakeup of Italy’s museum directors has been thrown into disarray, after the courts overruled a decision by the country’s Culture Ministry on the ... More

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) has named Peter Keller as its new director general, with the body’s former treasurer taking up the role with ... More

More than a decade on from its conception, the National Museum of Oman has opened its doors to the public, showcasing the cultural heritage of ... More