National Quilt Museum Admission: Fiber Art Galleries

Walk through galleries of quilts chosen from regional and national contests, each one selected for its craft or historical weight.

The National Quilt Museum Admission Pass grants entry to galleries displaying quilts and fiber art ranging from traditional to contemporary pieces, many chosen from regional and national competitions for their uniqueness or historic significance. The museum is located at 215 Jefferson Street and is fully wheelchair accessible. Plan for around two hours to explore the collections at your own pace.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit the National Quilt Museum

• Choose a day to visit
• Go to 215 Jefferson Street
• Present your admission voucher
• Explore quilt and fiber art galleries
• Admire regional and national quilts
• See traditional and contemporary quilts

The experience

Present your voucher at 215 Jefferson Street and step into galleries built around quilts that have won regional and national contests. The collections shift: Art Quilts of the Midwest sit alongside pieces from the international competition run by the Japan Handicraft Instructors Association, quilts inspired by Mary Kerr, and works that range from traditional patterns to contemporary storytelling. Several pieces on display were selected specifically for their historical relevance, so you're not just looking at skill. You're standing in front of objects that matter to the field.

The galleries let you move at your own speed. Some quilts evoke strong emotion through narrative or abstraction. Others pull you in through the sheer intricacy of the stitching and pattern work. You'll see pieces that are quiet and meditative alongside ones that demand attention. There's no guided commentary pushing you through, so if a particular quilt holds you, you stay with it as long as you want.

The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces navigable. Service animals are welcome, and infants or small children can stay in a pram or stroller throughout. The building itself is designed so you can see what matters without physical strain: a practical detail that changes the day for anyone managing mobility or energy.

What’s included

• Admission to the National Quilt Museum.
• access to all galleries displaying Art Quilts of the Midwest, miniature quilts, international competition pieces, and narrative and traditional fiber art.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 61 years) · Senior (62 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (under 13): free

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomeNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by National Quilt Museum

Is this one for you?Self-guided admission works best if you want to linger on pieces that catch your eye without a schedule pushing you forward. The two-hour window is a suggestion, not a limit. You move through the galleries at whatever pace suits the work you're looking at.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (under 13): free.

What kinds of quilts will I see at the National Quilt Museum?

The museum displays Art Quilts of the Midwest, miniature quilts, international competition pieces from the Japan Handicraft Instructors Association, quilts inspired by Mary Kerr, and works ranging from traditional to contemporary styles. Many pieces were selected for their uniqueness or historical significance to the field of fiber art.

How long does it take to go through the National Quilt Museum?

Plan for around two hours to explore the galleries at your own pace. You can spend more or less time depending on how deeply you want to look at individual pieces.

Where is the National Quilt Museum located?

The museum is at 215 Jefferson Street. You present your voucher at the entrance and begin exploring the galleries from there.

Is the National Quilt Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the museum is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are navigable, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible as well. Service animals are allowed, and infants or small children can use a pram or stroller throughout.