Youth

With more than 150 quilts always on exhibit, children can explore the maze of gallery space with each turn bringing visions of animals, vibrant colors, and geometric shapes! The National Quilt Museum offers a variety of fun educational offerings throughout the year.

The National Quilt Museum is a great place for children of all ages and backgrounds to explore their creative side. There are three unique galleries and guided tours of our galleries teach the basics of quiltmaking. They learn what a “quilt sandwich” is and different forms of quilting stitches. Children are introduced to contemporary quiltmaking and are challenged to compare and contrast the quilts they see at our museum with the quilts they might see in their own home. Students will expand their knowledge of math, art, design and history through quilts.

Youth Tours

Pre-scheduled groups of children enjoy free admission to NQM. Tours include discussion on how a quilt is made, and covers the highlights of the current special exhibitions. Tours can be tailored to your subject matter, time frame, and booked to fit your schedule.

Contact Becky [email protected] to book a tour today! Please note, tours are not available during AQS QuiltWeek in April.

Youth Hands-On Activities

After completing a tour of the museum galleries, let your group put their creativity to work with a hands-on activity! Just ask about adding an acitivity when you schedule a tour. Tours run from 35-50 minutes based on group specifics. Large groups may be split in two for ease of moving through the galleries.

Creative hands-on activities may be added to the tour at a small fee per student. Allow additional time for the hands-on activity after your tour. Timing varies based on the acitivty added.