ICIP is one of the technical bodies of ICOMOS. The Committee provides platform for exchange of ideas and dissemination of information on the interpretation of cultural heritage sites.

With its more than 120 members, ICIP fosters the gathering and sharing of diverse professional experience and knowledge and developing guidance for ICOMOS on the interpretation of cultural heritage sites taking into account cultural diversity and sensitivities and in cooperation with other ICOMOS Scientific and National Committees.