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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