ICOM
ICOM (The International Council of Museums) is a not for profit organisation for museums and museum professionals. It ensures the protection, conservation and transmission of cultural goods. The organisation shares with Humanity the universal value of collections conserved in museums. ICOM contributes to the knowledge and transmission of identity and heritage values specific to each culture.
Contact
For general information contact:
Marjo-Riitta Saloniemi
Museum Centre Vapriikki
Box 487
FIN-33101 Tampere
Finland
Tel. +358 50 5538671
Fax +358 3 5656 6808
marjo-riitta.saloniemi@tampere.fi
What is MPR?
ICOM and ICOM MPR
The International Council of Museums (ICOM) is dedicated to the development of museums and the museum profession, and operates globally for the preservation of cultural heritage. Committed to the promotion and facilitation of professional cooperation, ICOM is a worldwide network for museum professionals of all disciplines and specialisations.
ICOM MPR
ICOM-MPR is an international subcommittee of ICOM composed of museum professionals working in marketing, communications and development (fundraising). MPR provides its members with the opportunity for professional growth, works to develop good communications and marketing practices, and encourages a high level of professional and social networking amongst colleagues. It also acts as an advisor to ICOM on issues of internal and external communications when required. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our Purpose
The International Committee for Marketing and Public Relations is composed of museum professionals working in marketing, communications and development (fundraising).
Acting as an advisor to ICOM and providing information to members worldwide through the publication of books, newsletters and electronic media, ICOM-MPR's objectives include:
Providing professional growth opportunities for its members
Disseminating good communications and marketing practices to ICOM members and other museum professionals
Promoting the development of international networks amongst colleagues
ICOM-MPR plans and conducts annual meetings that bring together communications, fundraising, marketing, membership and visitor studies professionals from museums, galleries and other cultural, scientific and educational fields to share their experiences and knowledge with their peers.
ICOM-MPR maintains a website presence through its online newsletter and archives at www.mpr.icom.museum