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The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska is the home of the largest known public collection of quilts in the world. Also known as Quilt House, the current facility opened in 2008.
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The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska is the home of the largest known public collection of quilts in the world. Also known as Quilt House, the current facility opened in 2008.
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It was truly a magnificent day. We walked around and looked at some of the quilts on our own but took the 11:00 tour. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and I learned a whole lot about the quilts on display. I learned how they refold them every two years, how they take them out of circulation after 10 years so that they don't fade, I learned that you can't touch them and you can't take flash photography. They are very careful that the quilts don't fade..... I learned that quilts that have been out on display are putting isolation so no bugs come into the museum. That was extremely interesting... Our tour guide was very kind, she moved rapidly so that we saw a fair amount of the quilts. I was very happy for the tour. The quilts are just beautiful and so many of them. I couldn't believe the price that one of them sold for was over $260,000... It was a pre-civil war quilt.... truly magnificent. The red and white quilts in the room are just awesome, breathtaking, it is a really terrific sight.... I recommend this museum, it is just delightful. And, I know so much more now than I did before I went in there. It is in fact part of the University of Nebraska... And the building itself is breathtaking, and the stairs are very manageable although they have an elevator also... A lovely way to spend the day... Well worth the drive that we had from Omaha.
Sharon DoddSharon Dodd
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This place is mind blowing. Clean bathrooms, Wheelchair access, Gentle stairs, Gift shop. Expect to spend at least an hour to read and see everything. We showed up mid-roadtrip not knowing if this would be a roadside attraction or a genuine full scale museum. It turned out to be the most incredible experience. Seeing pieces of true Americana and the sense of community and culture that surround a simple blanket is amazing. The art form that quilting is, and has become We're truly magnificent. The countless hours and energy that go into some of the pieces on display were incredible.
andrew whitneyandrew whitney
10
Simply spectacular. Throughout the main stage exhibit (collection) comprised of mostly unnamed quilters, I was reminded of how the fabric arts are symbolic of womanhood, domesticity, and the embodiment of tradition and even storytelling that is inherently feminine. What a patient and protean art. It’s a great museum if you want an exhibit that’s small and not too overwhelming. Wished there were prints (posters) available of certain quilts but that’s ok. Would recommend if you like to be surrounded by nerdy women.
Olivia FinkOlivia Fink
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I love textile art and was looking forward to seeing the Quilt Museum's collection. They have some fabulous pieces of art - I was especially impressed with their newest exhibit, "Under the Tuscan Sun: The Works of Annamaria Brenti." I wish they had more different types of quilts on display - there were only six exhibits. Each was interesting, but I felt like stories of American traditional piecing were missing.
Pert EilersPert Eilers
10
Mesmerizing, Enchanting, Historic, Dazzling, Beautiful. If you are into quilts, you will love this. If you are not into quilts this will blow you away. If the only thing this place has was the beautiful art, it would be worth it. When you look closely, you'll see the incredible craftsmanship that goes into this art on a scale of "how is this even possible". In addition there is a great history lesson.
Daniel RandolphDaniel Randolph
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As a novice quilter who has always enjoyed the state fair quilt rooms, this was an excellent stop on a recent trip to Lincoln. I was wishing I had my grandma to enjoy the day and reminisce with as we took in all the amazing quilts. The international display was quilts of Japan with silks and mixed media, a great contrast to the American heritage quilts. Worth the stop❤
Teri MauldinTeri Mauldin
10
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(402) 472-6549
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internationalquiltmuseum.org
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