The International Quilt Museum is home to the world’s largest publicly held quilt collection, dating from the early 1600s to present and representing more than 65 countries.

Its mission is to build a global collection and audience that celebrate the cultural and artistic significance of quilts.  The museum is many things to many different people: it’s a treasure trove of quilts from around the world spanning five centuries, a unique academic program and resource attracting scholars from far and wide, a connection point for quilt enthusiasts of all sorts, and a world-class museum with state-of-the-art exhibitions, digital galleries and stunning architecture.

The International Quilt Museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums; it also holds memberships with the American Alliance of Museums and Association of Academic Museums and Galleries. It enjoys a partnership with the North American Reciprocal Museum Association (NARM) and Blue Star Museums, honoring active members of our military and their families with free admission between Memorial Day and Labor Day.