Since ancient times, ceramic ware has been produced in the east area of Gifu Prefecture. Today it forms the world largest class ceramic industry block. For cultural promotion and industrial support in this region, Ceramic Park Mino was founded in 2002. Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu is contained in the park.
Museum of Modern Ceramic Art, Gifu collects modern works of ceramic art from Japan and around the world and holds various exhibitions with “Modern age of ceramic art” as theme. Through ceramics, it also creates a human network and promotes activities to develop a relationship with the local community.