International Museum Day @ AMOCA

Enjoy free admission to AMOCA—with advance registration—on Sunday, May 18 as we celebrate International Museum Day. AMOCA is open 11 AM-4 PM on May 18; last entry is at 3 PM.

AMOCA houses one of the largest collections of ceramic art in the United States. Our current exhibitions are Hot! & Ready to Serve: Celebrating Functional Ceramics; SoCal Critters: Howard Pierce, and A Traveler's Guide to Mettlach, presenting a selection of works from the Villeroy and Boch Mettlach Collection.

Note: AMOCA may photograph or video visitors for educational and promotional purposes. Attendance to an AMOCA exhibition or event constitutes the attendee’s consent regarding the possibility of appearing in Museum marketing materials.

About International Museum Day

Every year, on 18 May, the International Council of Museums (ICOM) organises International Museum Day (IMD), a global event highlighting the transformative role of museums in society. In 2025, IMD will explore “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities," focusing on how museums can navigate and contribute to a world undergoing profound social, technological, and environmental shifts.

The objective of International Museum Day (IMD) is to raise awareness about the fact that, “Museums are an important means of cultural  exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual  understanding, cooperation and peace among peoples.” Organised on 18 May each year or around this date, the events and activities planned to  celebrate International Museum Day can last a day, a weekend or an entire week. IMD was celebrated for the first time 40 years ago. All around the world, more and more museums participate in International Museum Day. Last year, more than 37,000 museums participated in the event in about 158 countries and territories.