Proclamation – Museum Month, May 2026

“Whereas the 700+ museums, art galleries, and heritage sites, and the over 9,000 museum workers and 35,000 volunteers contribute to Ontario’s $26 billion cultural sector; and

Whereas museums, as trusted local organizations, create healthy and connected communities, and by ensuring all Ontarians have access to culture and heritage, inspire lifelong learning; and

Whereas museums promote growth and build local economies by welcoming tourists in every community across the County and the province; and

Whereas this month provides an opportunity to raise awareness for the vital role museums, museum workers and volunteers have in our communities and celebrate their contributions to community wellbeing, tourism, education, and learning; and

Whereas May 18^th, 2026 is International Museum Day to highlight museums as centres of education, innovation and cultural understanding in our communities,

Now Therefore Be It Resolved That I, Warden Robert Crate, on behalf of Northumberland County Council do hereby proclaim May 2026 to be ‘Museum Month’ in Northumberland County.”