Join us on Nov. 6 for a presentation from Quilts of Valor! Learn about the organization and their work presenting special quilts to U.S. veterans and service members touched by war. First Fridays are always free. Enjoy free access to all of our galleries from 4-7 p.m. Presentations begin at 5:30 p.m.READ MORE
Events Calendar
We offer programs and activities for all ages to educate and entertain our audiences on quiltmaking traditions around the world.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Join the International Quilt Museum, El Centro de las Américas, Lincoln Commission on Human Rights, Lincoln City Libraries and the Lincoln Arts Council for a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on Nov. 7. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the International Quilt Museum located on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East...READ MORE
Friday, November 13, 2026 to Saturday, November 14, 2026
Friday, November 13, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. You won’t find a better place to shop for handcrafted gifts and treasures than the annual Art Market sponsored by Friends of the International Quilt Museum! Eighteen area artists selling pottery and ceramics, stained glass, jewelry, wood art, woven baskets,...READ MORE
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Don’t worry if this is your first sewing experience — help will be nearby if you need it. Come anytime from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. No registration required and materials are included with the cost of admission. Recommended for...READ MORE
Friday, December 4, 2026
Join us for a special gallery talk with IQM Collections Manager Jamie Swartz as we explore "American Identities: Quilts from 1970 to Today" — a selection of quilts and textiles curated by Jamie Swartz as part of "Material Nation: 250 Years of American Quilts." Since the mid-twentieth century, American quiltmaking has emerged as a powerful vehicle for expressing identity and...READ MORE
Friday, December 4, 2026
Join us on Dec. 4 for a gallery talk with Collections Manager Jamie Swartz! Jamie will lead us through "American Identities: Quilts from 1970 to Today" in the West Gallery as part of the exhibition "Material Nation: 250 Years of American quilts." This museum-spanning exhibition comes to an end on Dec. 19. So, if you haven't explored "Material Nation" yet,...READ MORE
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Don’t worry if this is your first sewing experience — help will be nearby if you need it. Come anytime from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. No registration required and materials are included with the cost of admission. Recommended for...READ MORE
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Sewing Saturdays are a chance for guests of any age to learn sewing skills and create a small, take-home project! Don’t worry if this is your first sewing experience — help will be nearby if you need it. Come anytime from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. No registration required and materials are included with the cost of admission. Recommended for...READ MORE
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Set your mind on island time... because January in Nebraska Calls for a change of latitude! Save the Date for the next Common Threads event: Saturday, January 16, 2027. More information TBA. Brought to you by the Mourning Hope Grief Center and the International Quilt Museum.READ MORE
