AIMS Museo Maritimo Joins the Celebration of International Museum Day 2026
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May 13, 2026 – Pasay City, NCR, Philippines
Article by AIMS Museo Maritimo Team
Museums Uniting a Divided World Through Maritime Heritage
⚓🌊 Different tides may carry us in different directions, but museums remind us that our stories are all connected.
This May, AIMS Museo Maritimo proudly joins the global celebration of International Museum Day 2026 and National Heritage Month with a special Open Museum Day happening on May 16 and May 23, 2026.
Inspired by this year’s International Museum Day theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World,” the museum invites students, educators, maritime enthusiasts, researchers, and families to come together in a shared journey through Philippine maritime history and heritage.
Sail Through Stories That Connect Us
For centuries, the sea has shaped the identity of the Filipino people — connecting islands, cultures, communities, and generations. At AIMS Museo Maritimo, every artifact, photograph, map, and story reflects the enduring relationship between the nation and the sea.
During the Open Museum Day celebration, visitors will have the opportunity to:
Explore the museum’s maritime heritage collections
Discover stories of Filipino seafarers, navigation, and trade
Learn how maritime history continues to shape the Philippines today
Experience meaningful conversations about culture, identity, and shared heritage
More than an exhibition, the event serves as a reminder that museums are spaces where people can reflect, connect, and better understand one another despite differences in background, culture, or perspective.
Launch of Aguhon: A Philippine Maritime History Journal Volume 3
As part of the celebration, AIMS Museo Maritimo will also officially launch the third volume of Aguhon: A Philippine Maritime History Journal through an online release.
The journal continues its mission of promoting research, scholarship, and dialogue on Philippine maritime history, culture, and heritage. Volume 3 brings together new perspectives and studies that contribute to the growing appreciation of the country’s maritime legacy.
Researchers, students, historians, and readers passionate about heritage and the sea are encouraged to explore this newest publication.
Open Museum Day Details
📅 Event Dates
May 16, 2026
May 23, 2026
🎉 Occasion
International Museum Day 2026
National Heritage Month
🏛️ Theme
“Museums Uniting a Divided World”
Everyone Is Welcome Aboard
Whether you are a history enthusiast, a student discovering the past for the first time, or simply someone curious about the stories carried by our seas, AIMS Museo Maritimo welcomes you aboard.
Bring your curiosity, your friends, and your love for history as we celebrate the connections that unite us across oceans and generations.
Together, let us discover how maritime heritage continues to inspire understanding, unity, and national pride.
⚓🌏🌊
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