San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, San Jose

Name: San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
Address: 520 S 1st St, San Jose, 95113-2806, United States
Telephone: +1 408-971-0323

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Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum

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San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, San Jose

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The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is an art museum in Downtown San Jose, California, USA. Founded in 1977, the museum is the first in the United States devoted solely to quilts and textiles as an art form. Holdings include a permanent collection of over 1,000 quilts, garments and ethnic textiles, emphasizing artists of the 20th- and 21st-century, and a research library with over 500 books concerning the history and techniques of the craft. ()

Established: 1977 (47 years ago)Coordinates: 37°19'42"N, 121°53'2"W

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520 S 1st StCentral San Jose (Downtown San Jose)San Jose 95113-2806 United States

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+1 408-971-0323

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles open?

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 3 pm
Sunday 11 am - 3 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles?

Nearby attractions include Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana, San Jose (1 min walk), Institute of Contemporary Art, San Jose (1 min walk), Anno Domini Gallery, San Jose (6 min walk), Dohrmann Building, San Jose (6 min walk).

How to get to San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles:

Bus

South 2nd Street & East William Street • Lines: 66, 68 (1 min walk)
South 1st Street & Margaret Street • Lines: 66, 68 (5 min walk)

Light rail

Convention Center • Lines: Blue, Green (10 min walk)
San Antonio • Lines: Blue, Green (10 min walk)

Train

San Jose Diridon (27 min walk)
Tamien (28 min walk)