Safeguarding Cultural Memory. Championing Museum Standards Across Nepal.
ICOM Nepal is the Nepal National Committee of the International Council of Museums, promoting museums and heritage across Nepal.
First consultative assembly convened to inaugurate the formal national committee protocol under ICOM International guidelines.
Rooted in Nepal's Tangible & Intangible Sovereignty
ICOM Nepal was established as the national committee of the International Council of Museums to bring together museum professionals across the country under a shared mission of heritage preservation and professional development.
Statutory Recognition & International Status
Operating under Category 1 ICOM Paris National Committee Accreditation, with member access to museum research institutes across 138 member states.
Institutional Pillars & Ethical Commitment
The national operational framework ensuring Nepalese institutions adhere to the highest standards of conservation, provenance, and community representation.
Our Mission
To enrich and facilitate research, conservation and communication of Nepal's tangible and intangible cultural heritage, while serving as a supporting and expert agency for museums, government and stakeholders.
Our Vision
A Nepal where every community has access to well-managed, professionally run museums that safeguard heritage and inspire public engagement with culture and history.
Code of Ethics
- Strengthen professional standards among museum practitioners in Nepal
- Advocate for policy and legislative support for museum development
- Facilitate international cooperation through the global ICOM network
- Support research, conservation and public education initiatives
Why ICOM Nepal Matters
Providing institutional leadership where rigorous museum scholarship meets international heritage advocacy.
Heritage Protection & Anti-Trafficking
Assisting authorities and international auction houses with red lists and provenance dossiers to intercept and repatriate stolen Nepalese sacred icons.
Curatorial Rigor & Scientific Research
Introducing scientific conservation techniques — climate calibration, pest management, archival storage — for institutions across challenging Himalayan climates.
Professional Accreditation & Fellowship
Providing international ICOM accreditation, travel grants, and academic fellowships for emerging Nepalese curators to join ICOM General Conferences.
Grassroots Community Engagement
Fostering community ownership by converting static artifact showcases into living heritage centers where local trustees and youth participate in curation.
Elected Leadership Committed to Transparency
ICOM Nepal operates under strict democratic principles governed by triennial general assemblies. The Board is elected directly by active individual and institutional members.
Board mandates run for three years with external audits published to member institutions annually.
Chair
Mr. Ramesh Prasad Dawadi
Board Member
Mr. Birendra Mahato
Become an Accredited ICOM Member in Nepal
Gain universal institutional accreditation, free admission to over 20,000 partner museums worldwide, and access to travel grants for international congresses.