The National Quilt Museum
The National Quilt Museum
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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The National Quilt Museum is a nationally recognized art museum that exhibits the finest fiber art in the world. In an average year, the museum is visited by quilters and art lovers from all 50 states and over 40 countries worldwide. Our exhibits rotate throughout the year so they will be different every time you visit. The museum is an eight-time TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner and a two time TripAdvisor Hall of Fame winner. If you enjoy art museum's you will love The National Quilt Museum.
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MichaelKohn1
Saint Louis, MO383 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
If you think you're going to see just a few quilts guess again. This is an art museum. The true craftsmanship of the quilts at this museum are incredible. The work put into these quilts is truly amazing. If you are anywhere near Paducah, KY, you must stop in and observe the brilliant art work in what appears to be a dying art.
Written March 15, 2020
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etobia
Corning, NY63 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
Traveled NYS to Texas with stops at a few overnights. Unbeknownst to my husband and I we were near The National Quilt Museum! I have wanted to tour this place for years and have been envious of my cyber friends who have. Well now I can say Yes! I went to Paducah and toured the museum. It took about an hour to go through the 3 exhibit areas. The works on display were interesting, some remarkable and others that hit you in the gut for design and depth of artist’s message. I would have liked to have had the venue about 4xs larger than the space allowed for three exhibits, and more items displayed. Yes my heart went pitter patter as we walked through these beauties. Definitely worth 12$ admission.
Written May 7, 2021
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Sam D
Wauseon, OH279 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
A wooden quilt ? Quilted Irish Stones ?? This is not just a quilt museum ... it is so much more. The staff was delightful, helpful, knowledgeable, and very proud of their museum. So many people from our American Duchess excursion said they were not quilters...but they thoroughly loved this museum. We did too. Oh yes...the many quilts there are outstanding.
Written July 16, 2021
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Melanie
Hodgenville, KY39 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
Our first visit to the National Quilt Museum was awe inspiring. The artistry was incredible, the human rights quilt were incredibly beautiful, but even more thought provoking. I look forward too our next visit. The fact that the change out quilts makes it a definite repeat visit.
Written August 9, 2020
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wmloyd4855
Pleasant View, TN48 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
I have to admit that I was less that enthusiastic when my wife suggested we tour the quilt museum in Paducah. But the place really changed my mind. The quilts on display there are pure works of art, some with details that boggle the mind. Add in a very nice facility and a helpful staff and you have a winning combination. No matter what your preconceived notions are about quilts, you owe it to yourself to see this museum.
Written October 9, 2020
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Lorna B.
Bechtelsville, PA766 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
We stopped by here on our way from Martin, TN, to Louisville, KY; it was stormy that day, so an indoor site was our goal. I do not quilt, but I appreciate them as works of art. We were told the focus here is on modern and contemporary quilts; I am only familiar with the type we see in PA Amish country (where we live), so it was good to see different kinds. There were many beautiful ones here in the style that I like; many others were more nontraditional but still interesting to view.

We viewed the display in about one hour (the gallery space is not expansive). I found 2 quilt-themed jigsaw puzzles in their gift shop (while I don’t quilt, I do work on puzzles!).
Written April 29, 2022
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We're glad that our museum could bring some color to your dreary day.
Written June 8, 2022
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Capt Steve R
Fort Myers, FL181 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020 • Friends
I'm not a quilt fan. I just remember by grandmother's quilts for the beds. So i wasn't excited about being dragged to this place. But, once i entered the door, my mouth dropped. These are not quilts by layman's standards. These are Truly works of art that express feelings, emotions and deep thought. The exhibit on women's suffrage, Animal portraits and the small portraits of couples was truly amazing. Thanks for putting this museum together. It's a Must do. Even for non-quilters
Written October 12, 2020
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562jens
Normal, IL92 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022 • Couples
After passing by the interstate road sign many times over the years we finally made it a point to stop at the National Quilt Museum. With museum in the title I assumed there would be some history presented about quilts and as collector of vintage quilts looked forward to learning more about them. We were disappointed to learn it leans more towards being an exhibit rather than a museum with many pieces being less than 30 years old. While we appreciated the talent required in the making of the quilts, I have to say I left disappointed and feel the name National Quilt Exhibit would be more accurate.
Written January 22, 2022
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The National Quilt Museum is focused on the work of today's quilters, and that has been our mission since our founding more than thirty years ago. We're sorry that you were expecting more antique quilts, but we hope you appreciate the amazing work done by artists from today.
Written March 15, 2022
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Brandy B
Kansas City, MO86 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2021 • Couples
This is a great visit. What a fabulously curated collection. The temporary installations Southern Quilts and Quilt Block challenge were wonderful. Vastly different but exceptional. I wondered why the docent said "DO NOT TOUCH" upon entry. Then I entered and that is all I wanted to do. The wooden quilt does have a sample piece to touch. Probably will not entertain children for very long. Worth the stop.
Written February 11, 2021
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Mike W.
Kennesaw, GA5 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
Museum is curated well. The "Tribute to the Civil Rights Movement:Quilted Swing Coats" exhibit was our favorite. The way they were displayed and told their story were exceptional. The museum was smaller than we expected, but overall worth a visit, especially for quilters.
Written November 1, 2022
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Thank you so much for your visit. We are glad that you appreciated Patricia Montgomery's amazing swing coats.
Written November 3, 2022
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