Facility Rental

Plan your special event with us!

Located minutes away from downtown, the International Quilt Museum offers a one-of-a-kind experience that will bring elegance and beauty to any occasion. From business occasions and conferences to special events and receptions, the IQM offers a variety of spaces to meet your event’s needs. The building’s unique design features stunning two-story windows overlooking the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus and a light-filled interior.

For availability, pricing and touring, fill out our interest form or contact us at 402-472-6579.

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Available Spaces
Available Spaces

Campbell and Hodder Seminar Room
This first-floor space is perfect for small to midsize groups looking for a place to meet. With a computer, projector screen and microphones available, this location is ideal for lectures, meetings and luncheons.

Maxiumum capacity:

  • Classroom style seating with tables: 48
  • Conference style or U-shape: 28
  • Theater style (chairs only): 90

Reception Hall
The architecturally unique soaring two-story space on the second floor is adjacent to the museum’s galleries. The curved window wall offers a dramatic backdrop for your event, while the nearby catering kitchen provides a smooth service experience.

Maximum capacity:

  • With tables and chairs: 150
  • Theater style (chairs only): 200

An additional conference room on the 3rd floor for 12 is available, which does not have any technology capabilities. 

Services
Services

The following benefits are available to your guests during your rental:
•  Catering kitchen on site
•  Gallery viewing
•  Custodial labor
•  List of approved caterers
•  Free parking for 80 parking spaces
•  Chairs, tables and audio-visual equipment

Food and Drink
Food and drink may be served and consumed in the Reception Hall and Campbell and Hodder Seminar Room.

Alcohol
Event sponsors must complete and forward the University Alcohol Service Request Form to the IQM at least 30 days prior to the event. Additional restrictions apply.

Catering Services
Professional caterers are required.

A small catering kitchen is available. Linens, dinnerware, kitchen utensils and service ware must be supplied by the caterer or outside vendor.

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Please note: the Reception Hall is suitable for in-person visual presentations, panel discussions, and acoustic musical performances. Virtual programming and/or streaming events are not suitable for the Reception Hall. The Seminar Room has a projector with presentation and Zoom capabilities.