On July 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join Nebraska Public Media and the International Quilt Museum for a free, family-friendly open house celebrating the stories that connect us. This special event marks the culmination of a year-long America 250 initiative across Nebraska bringing communities together through events inspired by the docuseries The American Revolution. Now, we gather to...READ MORE
Events Calendar
We offer programs and activities for all ages to educate and entertain our audiences on quiltmaking traditions around the world.
Friday, August 7, 2026
First Friday returns on Aug. 7 with a special presentation from archaeologist Richard Boston! In 2016, Boston and his family donated a quilt made by his great great grandmother, Caroline Boston, featuring 320 hand-embroidered names of Civil War-era veterans and their miltary units. In January 1862, Caroline's husband, James, enlisted in the Union Army and was severely wounded in the...READ MORE
Saturday, August 15, 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, September 12, 2026
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. IQM Members $16 | Non-members $20 Instructor: Sheila Green Let’s celebrate America250 with American Girl doll Samantha when women were campaigning to get the right to VOTE! Samantha’s aunt Cornelia was active in the suffrage movement. We will talk about famous women in U.S. history and learn their stories. The children will create a Vote...READ MORE
Saturday, September 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
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Introducing a combined call for entry for both quilt and fiber makers . . . traditional to abstract. This call will showcase quilt-inspired processes like layering, stitching, and piecing, as well as a full spectrum of media. This call for entry will be open from July 1 through Sept. 30. From traditional bed quilts to three-dimensional mixed-media works, CONTINUUM will...READ MORE
Saturday, October 24, 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, 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
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
