Quilt Museum at University of Nebraska – Lincoln
November 23, 2008 by Mary Jo Manzanares
Filed under Art, Things to See & Do
As the weather gets colder, I’ve been pulling my quilts out of the closet and getting them on the beds in the house. Most of my quilts were made by family members, and have great meaning in both the design and the love and care that went into making them.
Quilting is an art form that also shares a history – of a family, a community, a culture, or a country.
The International Quilt Study Center & Museum is dedicated to the preservation, study and exhibition of quilts and to sharing the resources with the public.
On display you’ll find a selection of approximately 50-75 quilts. In addition to the permanent galleries, current exhibits include:
- Inspired by Red & Green: Selections from the American Quilt Study Group’s 2008 Quilt Study (on display through January 11th, 2009)
- Chintz Applique: From Imitation to Icon (on display through May 17th, 2009) – an example seen in photo above
The Museum is located at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1523 North 33rd Street, Lincoln, Nebraska) and is open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 4:30 pm, and Sunday 1 – 4:30 pm. The Museum is closed Mondays, major holidays, and during the winter University shut down.
Admission to the Quilt Museum is $5 adults, $3 children and students (with ID), and FREE for children 4 and under. Nearby parking in visitor spaces is FREE.
If you can’t visit the museum in person, you can enjoy the online quilt gallery where you’ll find a selection of over 500 quilts that you can view.
Image credit: International Quilt Study Center & Museum quiltstudy.org 2007.034.0001 Tree of Life Chintz Applique circa 1800
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This is a gem of a museum with amazing collection of quilts.. It is interesting on many levels. The docents are very knowledgeable and approachable. The exhibits are beautiful and well laid out. When my mother and I attended, there were a number of men as well. The exhibit was engaging to them as well. As with many things in Lincoln, a hidden treasure.