当地时间1月24日下午，国际博协发布了2019年“5·18国际博物馆日”的活动主题及相关海报（见上图）。2019年“5·18国际博物馆日”活动主题为：“Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition”，翻译后为“作为文化中枢的博物馆：传统的未来”。

　　2019年“5·18国际博物馆日”将重点关注博物馆作为社区活跃参与者的新角色。本年度国际博物馆日与国际博物馆理事会2019年京都大会同一主题，将开启关于博物馆作为文化中心和传统未来作用的全球对话。

　　博物馆头条注意到，尽管中国博协还没有发布2019年“5·18国际博物馆日”的中文正式主题，但从近日发布的“鼓励各单位积极参加国际博协2019年京都大会的通知”来看，已锁定京都大会的主题为“作为文化中枢的博物馆：传统的未来”。预计中国博协将在不久后正式发布2019年“国际博物馆日”中文主题及相关海报。

　　以下内容来自于国际博协官网：

　　international Museum Day 2019 will focus on the new roles of museums as active actors in their communities

　　The role of museums in society is changing. Once static institutions, museums are reinventing themselves to become more interactive, audience focused, community oriented, flexible, adaptable and mobile. They have become cultural hubs functioning as platforms where creativity combines with knowledge and where visitors can also co-create, share and interact. For this reason, the theme chosen for International Museum Day 2019 is “Museums as Cultural Hubs: The future of tradition”.

　　THE THEME

　　While preserving their primary missions – collecting, conservation, communication, research, exhibition – museums have transformed their practices to remain closer to the communities they serve. Today they look for innovative ways to tackle contemporary social issues and conflict. By acting locally, museums can also advocate and mitigate global problems, striving to meet the challenges of today’s society proactively. As institutions at the heart of society, they have the power to establish dialogue between cultures, to build bridges for a peaceful world and to define a sustainable future.

　　As museums increasingly grow into their roles as cultural hubs, they are also finding new ways to honour their collections, their histories and their legacies, creating traditions that will have new meanings for future generations and relevance for an increasingly diverse contemporary audience at a global level. This transformation, which will have a profound impact on museum theory and practice, also forces museum professionals to rethink the value of museums and to question the ethical boundaries that define the very nature of their work.

　　At once a focal point for the community and an integral part of a global network, museums offer a platform for translating the needs and views of local communities into a global context.

　　INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY

　　The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness of the fact that museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples. Every 18th of May since 1977, ICOM has organised International Museum Day, promoting events and activities around the world. In 2018, thousands of museum from 158 countries and territories participated in this unique celebration.

　　THE FUTURE OF TRADITION CONTINUES IN ICOM KYOTO 2019

　　International Museum Day, which will tackle the same theme as the ICOM General Conference Kyoto 2019, will kick off the global conversation on the roleof museums as cultural hubs and the future of tradition. This triannual event has become a worldwide reputed hub for exchange about the topical issues museums tackle today, as well as the most innovative solutions. Early bird registrations are available until April 30th.

　　正如国际博协上文所述：当前，博物馆在社会中的作用正在发生变化。博物馆正在重塑自我，以变得更具互动性，以观众为中心，以社区为导向，灵活，适应性强，移动性强。

　　2019年，关于“博物馆的定义”也将迎来新调整。

　　历年国际博物馆日主题