The U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS-USA) promotes the conservation of world heritage and stronger connections to the global heritage community through advocacy, education, and the international exchange of people and ideas. We are part of the worldwide ICOMOS network of people, institutions, government agencies, and private corporations who support the conservation of the world’s heritage.

As the only U.S. professional preservation organization with a global focus, ICOMOS-USA is the gateway for U.S. professionals to participate in worldwide heritage conservation. We guide and promote activities through an extensive membership network of preservation professionals, institutions, and organizations, including specialized scientific committees. Our supporting organization, World Heritage USA, raises funds and organizes and carries out activities and programs on behalf of ICOMOS-USA.

The United States National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites is a private, non-profit, non-governmental organization with 501(c)(3) status.

Our U.S. Tax Identification number is 23-7366110. Our IRS Form 990 for the year ending 6/30/2021 is available here.

Statue of Liberty National Monument World Heritage Site (1984)