San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
The Museum is the nexus for fiber artists, art lovers, collectors, quilters, and crafters who share a passion for fiber art and a deep commitment to its preservation and evolution.
520 S 1st St (btw William & Reed) San Jose , CA 95113 United States
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The first museum in the US to focus completely on Quilts & Textiles; it was first opened in 1977 in Santa Clara. It permanently moved to San Jose in 2005 & now holds more than 550 quilts & textiles.
The New York Beauty quilt collection was amazing. Some truly stunning work by unknown people, sometimes back in 1870s
See quilts from the Amish, Shakers and Hawaiians. $8 for anyone over 12 which includes educational programs for the kids. See all the art and history of quilt & textile making. Read more
Check out the TECHstyle Art Biennial (ITAB) as part of the #ZBIENNIAL see if an ZERO1 Art Ambassador is there. Read more
Incredibly rude disinterested docent
Visit the Museum of Quilts & Textiles during the South FIRST FRIDAYS art walk. It's free! Read more
2ND INT'L TECHSTYLE ART BIENNIAL (ITAB) by ZERO1 open NOW until October 12, 2012
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Fantastic Art collection, great technology based Art exhibitions such as RetroTech, - Museum Planning
CITY PORTRAITS (RETRATOS DE CIUDAD): Marcos Ramirez ERRE by ZERO1: Open now til Oct 20! - ZERO1 Garage HQ
This museum displays various exhibits of thought-provoking art. Fun and free they have educational programs available as well. Contemporary is the name and modern too. - Cheapism
Today exhibit was mind blowing! Staff was friendly and helpful. Exterior of building is even more artsy then inside. - Jessica Brown
Category Arts and Entertainment » Museum » Art Museum
Place United States » Santa Clara County » San Jose » Downtown San Jose