Our mission is to build a global collection and audience that celebrate the cultural and artistic significance of quilts.
The Friends of the International Quilt Museum is a 501(c)(3) entity.
The International Quilt Museum has the world’s largest publicly held quilt collection. The diverse and expansive collections contain quilts and related textiles that span five centuries of quilt-making, and document or showcase quilting styles from over 65 countries. As part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the museum is on the cutting edge of quilt scholarship and research with this unparalleled collection. The exhibitions draw from the Quilt Museum’s world-class collection as well as traveling exhibitions from some of today’s leading makers and artists.
In addition, the museum has created a number of virtual experiences that can enhance your experience at the museum or at home.
During the year 2022, over 20,000 people visited the International Quilt Museum.
Are You Interested in Membership with the International Quilt Museum and Friends of IQM?
The International Quilt Museum and Friends of IQM have joined forces to offer one membership with all the perks of being part of and supporting both. The mission of Friends of IQM is to support the museum through fundraising, educational opportunities, and social events.
Membership is the best way to experience everything the International Quilt Museum has to offer. Your support advances the understanding and appreciation of quilts and quiltmaking traditions.
Membership directly impacts the museum’s success by providing financial support toward world-class exhibitions, educational programs and global outreach. That means more meaningful experiences for visitors like you.
Membership benefits include:
- Satisfaction of supporting the mission of the IQM
- Invitations to special events
- Volunteer opportunities within the Friends organization
- Opportunity to provide support for world-class exhibitions, educational programs and global outreach
- Opportunities to meet others with similar interest and goals
- Unlimited free admission to the museum for one full year
- Museum Store discount
- Subscription to museum and Friends e-newsletters and publications
- Discount on selected classes, workshops and events
Membership at the IQM begins at just $30. Depending on your membership level, you will recieve:
- Free admission
- Museum store discount
- Workshop registration discount
- Member e-newsletters
- Advance registration to events and workshops
- Quarterly virtual tea with curators and experts
- Quarterly exclusive video tours of exhibitions or collections
- Members in Friends of the IQM
- Tax deduction for upper membership tiers
For additional information about membership levels and benefits, click here.
To register for a membership online, click here.
