International Quilt Museum

International Quilt Museum The International Quilt Museum's mission is to build a global collection and audience that celebrate Visit our website for more information to plan your visit.

The International Quilt Museum at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is the world's largest collection of publicly held quilts dating from the early 1600s to present, the quilts represent more than 65 countries. Rotating exhibitions display gems from the collection and traveling exhibits. The museum's mission is to build a global collection and audience that celebrate the cultural and artistic sig

nificance of quilts

The IQM is located at 33rd and Holdrege streets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's East Campus. Diversity and inclusion are central to the University’s and the IQM’s mission and pursuit of excellence. Each person has something to gain from and offer to our community of learning, discovery, and outreach. All are welcome here.

The installation of "Material Nation: 250 Years of American Quiltmaking" is underway! This exhibition will span the enti...
06/11/2026

The installation of "Material Nation: 250 Years of American Quiltmaking" is underway! This exhibition will span the entirety of the museum with each of our galleries representing a different theme connected to the history of quiltmaking in the United States. We are scheduled to open a new gallery to the public weekly throughout the month of June as we build toward the full opening of the exhibition on July 2.

In this Quilt of the Month, we see the American flag as an enduring symbol of American patriotism. Made by Ella Evans, this quilt holds identical Unions in opposite corners each with forty-five stars — an accurate rendition of American states in 1900. Evans made this quilt for a man named Otis Golden. Evans cared for Otis and his brothers after their mother passed away.

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My Stars and Stripes
Probably made by Ella Evans
Made in Tennessee, United States; Circa 1900
Cotton
IQM 2013.025.0001

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Each month, we showcase a special quilt from our collection in our Quilt of the Month newsletter. Sign up today to have the Quilt of the Month and the latest event information sent straight to your inbox! To subscribe, visit internationalquiltmuseum.org/newsletter-subscription.

Time is running out to see "Patchwork: Quilts and Garments Across Cultures" at the International Quilt Museum! This stel...
06/09/2026

Time is running out to see "Patchwork: Quilts and Garments Across Cultures" at the International Quilt Museum! This stellar exhibition closes this Saturday (June 13).

Whether original piecework designs or repurposed from quilts, patchwork is having a moment in contemporary fashion. An artform often associated with quilts, patchwork spans time, culture, and medium. This exhibition documents the evolution of patchwork and piecing in apparel, exploring themes of creativity, beauty, necessity, sustainability, nostalgia, and trendsetting.

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Join us during our opening hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

The International Quilt Museum is located at 1523 N. 33rd Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.

General admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 dollars for children between the ages of five and 18 years old. Children under the age of five get in free. UNL staff, students and faculty can access the museum for free with their NCard.

For more information, visit internationalquiltmuseum.org.

Book tickets now for The Festival of Quilts from July 30 - Aug. 2 at the NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom! The Festival of...
06/08/2026

Book tickets now for The Festival of Quilts from July 30 - Aug. 2 at the NEC Birmingham, United Kingdom!

The Festival of Quilts was launched in 2003 as a hub for people from all over the world to come together and share their passion for quilting. Two decades later, it's now the biggest quilting show in Europe with workshops, demos, galleries from world-renowned artists, a huge range of quilt materials for sale, and so much more!

Visit go.unl.edu/FOQ to purchase tickets and use promo code "IQM" for a discount!

***Discount terms and conditions: £2 off Standard adult / concession tickets only. Offer not valid on VIP, child or group tickets or on Sunday 2nd August (booking fees apply). Offer expires Sunday 2nd August.

We had a great time with Cora Nimtz during First Friday! Thank you to all who attended and asked such wonderful question...
06/06/2026

We had a great time with Cora Nimtz during First Friday! Thank you to all who attended and asked such wonderful questions. And a special thanks to Cora for making the trip and sharing her time with us!

On June 17, join Carolyn Ducey for a behind-the-scenes peek of "Material Nation: 250 Years of American Quiltmaking" — a ...
06/03/2026

On June 17, join Carolyn Ducey for a behind-the-scenes peek of "Material Nation: 250 Years of American Quiltmaking" — a museum-wide exhibition opening at the IQM throughout the month of June. Ducey will also be joined by artist and quiltmaker Celeste Butler for a discussion of her work included in the exhibition.

This will be the first of a four-part Textile Talk series related to this exhibition. "Material Nation" traces the history of quiltmaking in the United States from the nation’s founding to the present. Drawn primarily from the museum’s internationally recognized collection, the exhibition situates quilts as central works of American material culture, reflecting creativity, community life, and the many forms of work and care that surround quiltmaking across more than two centuries.

Textile Talks are always free! These online panel discussions and presentations are held every Wednesday at 2 p.m. EST on Zoom. Textile Talks are brought to you by Studio Art Quilt Associates, Quilt Alliance, Surface Design Association, and the International Quilt Museum.

Learn more about the program and register for future talks at go.unl.edu/textiletalks

This is the final week to see “That’s So McTavish: The Art of Machine Quilting” at the IQM! Stop by and see this stunnin...
06/02/2026

This is the final week to see “That’s So McTavish: The Art of Machine Quilting” at the IQM! Stop by and see this stunning exhibit before it closes in June 6.

Karen McTavish began working as a longarm quilter in 1997, a time when machine quilting was just beginning to be recognized as an alternative to time-consuming hand quilting. Almost three decades later, her unique machine quilting technique — known as McTavishing — creates a continuous, dense background design adding texture and motion to quilts. It is a popular option for the many customers at McTavish’s Minnesota studio.

This exhibit highlights the stylistic impact of McTavish’s quilting technique on quilts made by contemporary artists and by McTavish.

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📆Join us during our opening hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday.

📍The International Quilt Museum is located at 1523 N. 33rd Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.

🎟️General admission is $10 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 dollars for children between the ages of five and 18 years old. Children under the age of five get in free. UNL staff, students and faculty can access the museum for free with their NCard.

On June 19 at 5 p.m., join the International Quilt Museum for a presentation from educator, coach and author Kwame Gyamf...
06/01/2026

On June 19 at 5 p.m., join the International Quilt Museum for a presentation from educator, coach and author Kwame Gyamfi! Learn about Gyamfi’s education and coaching career, his life experiences, his involvement with the Malone Community Center, and his perspectives on Juneteenth.

After the presentation, we will be joined in the galleries by artist Celeste Butler who will talk about her quilt "Ancestors" that will be on display as part of "Material Nation: 250 Years of American Quiltmaking."

This event is not to be missed and free to all! Learn more about the program and guest speakers at go.unl.edu/bjpq

Join us on June 5 for an exciting First Friday with textile artist Cora Nimtz at the International Quilt Museum! Nimtz w...
05/28/2026

Join us on June 5 for an exciting First Friday with textile artist Cora Nimtz at the International Quilt Museum!

Nimtz will give a gallery talk of the exhibition “REMNANT: Works by Cora Nimtz” that’s been on display at the IQM since February.

This exhibition highlights recent works from Nimtz, a third-generation quiltmaker from the American South, drawing on inherited patterns and techniques. Nimtz works within traditional quiltmaking to explore themes of memory, repair and renewal.

Using found and salvaged fabrics, she continues a lineage grounded in labor and resourcefulness, allowing each material to retain traces of its prior life. Her use of thread painting builds on earlier pictorial quilt traditions, merging representational imagery with established block designs.

This exhibition is only on display through June 11, so don’t miss your chance to see Nimtz’ incredible work in-person!

Remember, First Fridays are from 4 – 7 p.m. and are free to all! The gallery talk will begin at 5:30 p.m.

Today is Give to Lincoln Day!Support the conservation of the IQM's collection during this year’s Give to Lincoln Day cam...
05/28/2026

Today is Give to Lincoln Day!

Support the conservation of the IQM's collection during this year’s Give to Lincoln Day campaign through the Friends of the International Quilt Museum. If the history and artistry of quiltmaking is valuable to you, help us care for our collection and share it with the world! Your support helps fund education programs, new exhibitions and future public programing at the museum.

Visit go.unl.edu/gtld to learn more and support the Friends of the IQM!

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What is Give to Lincoln Day? It is an annual day of giving when the Lincoln community comes together to support organizations that benefit the city. This year, every donation between now and May 28 will receive a proportional share of a $650,000 match fund made possible by the Lincoln Community Foundation and many generous sponsors.

We've decided to open the IQM’s Book and Fabric Sale early! Now through June 6 museumgoers can explore a selection of fa...
05/26/2026

We've decided to open the IQM’s Book and Fabric Sale early! Now through June 6 museumgoers can explore a selection of fabrics, feed sacks, books, magazines and more. Get a complementary tote bag with your purchase, too!

🗺: IQM 1523 N. 33rd Street Lincoln, Ne
📆: Now through June 6 from during regular business hours 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Extended hours on June 5 for First Friday.
📣:This sale does not include the IQM Store or books priced for sale in the third floor reading room.

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68503

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Thursday 10am - 4pm
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