International Quilt Museum, Lincoln

Name: International Quilt Museum
Address: 1523 N 33rd St, Lincoln, 68503-1404, United States
Telephone: +1 402-472-6549

#17 among attractions in Lincoln

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Established: 1997 (27 years ago)Coordinates: 40°49'43"N, 96°40'25"W

Address

1523 N 33rd StClintonLincoln 68503-1404 United States

Contact

+1 402-472-6549

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International Quilt Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum, Nebraska Holocaust Memorial, Maxwell Arboretum, Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is International Quilt Museum open?

International Quilt Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to International Quilt Museum?

Nearby attractions include Lester F. Larsen Tractor Museum, Lincoln (10 min walk), Maxwell Arboretum, Lincoln (12 min walk), UNMC College of Dentistry, Lincoln (14 min walk), University of Nebraska College of Law, Lincoln (18 min walk).