INTERNATIONAL QUILT STUDY CENTER

LINCOLN, NE

The International Quilt Study Center (IQSC) is a museum located in Lincoln, Nebraska that is dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of quilts and related textiles. The center was founded in 1997 by Ardis and Robert James, who donated their extensive collection of quilts to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

The IQSC is home to over 6,000 quilts and textile artifacts from around the world, dating from the early 1700s to the present day. The collection includes quilts made by women from diverse cultures and regions, as well as contemporary art quilts and fiber art. The center also houses a research library and archives, which are open to the public for scholarly research.

In addition to its permanent collection, the IQSC hosts rotating exhibitions that showcase the diversity and beauty of quilts and textiles. The center also offers educational programs, workshops, and events for adults and children, including lectures, tours, and hands-on activities.

The IQSC is recognized as a leading institution in the study of quilts and textiles, and its collections and exhibitions have been featured in numerous publications and media outlets. The center is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history, art, and craft of quilting and textiles.

INTERNATIONAL QUILT STUDY CENTER is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LINCOLN NE. US MID #8403100050

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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INTERNATIONAL QUILT STUDY CENTER
234 HE BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA
LINCOLN
NE
68583-0804

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