The Department of Culture and Sports has organized over fifty activities to celebrate the International Museum Day in the museums it manages in the eight provinces of Andalusia. The event, celebrated on May 18th every year since 1977, is organized by the International Council of Museums and this year’s theme is ‘The Future of Museums in Communities in Constant Change’. This theme invites us to rethink the role of museums as essential, innovative, and guardians of cultural identity.
The Andalusian museums are seen as a significant space for social transformation and intercultural encounters, allowing citizens to reconnect with the past and gain new perspectives for the future. The activities planned for around May 18th are designed to engage all types of audiences, including workshops on Roman perfumes in Itálica, guided tours of non-visitable areas of the Museum of Jaén, and conferences on music and painting in the Museum of Málaga.
In Almería, the Alcazaba Monumental Complex will host a family-oriented visit-workshop on May 18th, titled ‘My History, My Culture: Exploring the Alcazaba’. Meanwhile, the Museum of Almería has organized four workshops, three for students and one for seniors, focusing on different aspects of history and culture.
The activities also include a family-friendly photography adventure at the Andalusian Center of Photography on May 18th. In Cádiz, the Museum will offer workshops for children and a performance by the María Gallardo Professional Dance Conservatory.
In Córdoba, various museums will host events such as a didactic guided tour at the Madinat Al-Zahra Archaeological Site and a workshop on Ibero-Roman pigments and textiles at the Archaeological Museum. The Bellas Artes Museum will feature an escape room game on May 18th.
In Granada, the Archaeological Museum has planned a series of activities, including a concert and a family scavenger hunt. The Museum of Fine Arts will showcase a poetry and music performance on May 18th.
The Casa de los Tiros Museum in Granada will host a concert and a family workshop on May 17th. Additionally, the Alhambra will offer an educational activity on the history of Nazari medicine.
In Huelva, the Museum will organize three family workshops focusing on Prehistoric Art, Rituals, and Creative Writing. In Jaén, the Linares Archaeological Museum will have a temporary exhibition and a flute trio concert on May 18th.
In Málaga, the Dolmens Archaeological Site will offer various activities, including workshops and thematic visits. The Museum of Málaga will feature guided tours and workshops for children and adults.
The activities will conclude on May 18th with workshops and a guided tour at the Itálica Archaeological Site in Santiponce. The Museum of Arts and Popular Customs will host a guided tour on coastal cultures, and the Archaeological Museum of Seville will offer an escape room game for children.
The Museum of Fine Arts in Seville will host a lecture and a guided tour on May 16th, while the CAAC will offer guided tours related to the exhibition ‘Sturtevant: The Echo of Innovation’ on May 18th.
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