On the occasion of May 18 – International Museum Day, museums operating under the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan declared an “Open Doors” day. In celebration of this day, an “Open Doors” event was also held at the “Genocide Memorial Complex” in the city of Quba.

Local and foreign visitors were provided with detailed information by the staff of the complex about the historical significance of the day and the events of 1918.

It should be noted that International Museum Day was established in 1977 at the initiative of the International Council of Museums (ICOM), with the aim of highlighting the important role that museums play in the life of society.