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Groups & Tours
Group Rates - Guided Tours - Hands-On Activities - Quilt Getaways - Girlfriend Getaways
Group Rate
The National Quilt Museum offers a discounted rate of $5 per person for organized, pre-registered groups of 10 or more. The tour group’s escort and driver receive complimentary admission.
What to Expect
We specialize in groups! We are motorcoach friendly, ADA compatible and located in the heart of charming Historic Downtown Paducah. Within walking distance of NQM, guests will find 3 additional museums, eclectic, unique shopping, a variety of restaurants, the history of Paducah on 55 Floodwall Murals, art galleries, antique stores and more! If you would like information or help creating a Quilt Getaway or Girlfriend Getaway, contact Susan K. Edwards, Director of Marketing at 270-442-8856 ext. 214. To schedule a tour contact Sherry Johnston, Visitor Services at x 209. Her email is sjohnston@quiltmuseum.org.
Enjoy the stories the quilts tell in vibrant fiber exhibits of more than 150 superb contemporary and traditional quilts. Frequently changing exhibits make each visit a new and unique experience. The National Quilt Museum takes a new look at an old art form and finds a distinctively diverse level that is interesting to everyone- young and old, women and men, quilters and non-quilters!
Take a Closer Look
You can schedule activities for your group! Get an exclusive in depth look into contemporary art quilting with a Guided Gallery Talk or discover tricks of the trade in a Curatorial Presentation. Then create your own quilt art during one of six different Hands-on Activities for all ages. Large groups can be accommodated! Remember, all activities are available to groups of 10 or more and must be scheduled.
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Guided Gallery Talk
Length: 30-40 minutes
Included with Admission
Guided tour of the galleries |
Curatorial Presentation
Length: 30 minutes
$5 per person
Curator takes you on a behind the scenes look
on how to care for, store and display quilts. |
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Quilt Block Designer
Length: 30-45 minutes
$5 per person
Learn the dynamics of a quilt block design and participate in hands-on sewing to create a block.
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Paper Folded Quilt Star
Length: 40 minutes
$5 per person
Learn the elements of color and design to create a paper starburst. These are the same basic art principles that can be applied to quilt compositions. |
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Textile Printing Studio
Length: 40 minutes
$6 per person
Hear the history of textile printing highlighting areas such as: Wood Block, Screen and Roller Printing. Includes instructive activity of print design on fabric. |
Sister’s Choice Quilt Block
Length: 60 minutes
$7 per person
Learn the dynamics of a quilt block design and participate in hands-on sewing to create a block. |
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EXPLORE ART & CREATIVITY
The National Quilt Museum is a great place for children of all ages and backgrounds to explore their creative side. There are three amazing galleries that exhibit more than 150 quilts for children to experience. 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.
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Pre-scheduled groups of children enjoy free admission. Creative hands-on activities may be added to the tour at a small fee per student. Our hands-on activities options are described with photo examples below. Allow an additional 30-40 minutes for a hands-on activity.
Children’s Hands-On Activities
Begin your visit to The National Quilt Museum with an interactive tour of our galleries and then plan to stay for a creative hands-on experience. You may choose from the three hands-on activities below, or we can customize a project to fit with you curriculum! Just ask when you schedule a tour.
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Quilt Block Designer
Students will enjoy designing their own quilt
block with fabric, no sewing required.
Students
will take home the blocks they create.
$1 per student. |
Paper Folded Quilt Star
This folded paper quilt project incorporates
math and color concepts that will challenge
and excite students. Every student will make
a paper star quilt to keep.
$1 per student. |
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Leaf-printed Wall-Hanging
Create a wall hanging with leaves. Use the chlorophyll contained in leaves to print on fabric. Place the leaf under a layer of fabric and use a hammer to pound the fabric. Watch
the outline and imprint of the leaf appear as you pound. After printing, materials will be provided to create a wall hanging with the leaf printed fabric.
This project is best offered during late spring, summer and early fall. The pounding is done outdoors and is therefore dependent on weather conditions and fresh leaves.
$1 per student. |
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CHAPERONS SUPERVISION REQUIRED
Age 14 or under: one for every 6 students
Age 15-18: one for every 10 students.
Larger groups may be divided into smaller groups for touring. Your confirmation will indicate whether your group will be divided. Chaperons must remain in the same galleries with their children. Photography and touching of the quilts is not permitted.
TO REQUEST A TOUR
Tours must be reserved at least two weeks in advance. Early scheduling enables us to schedule guides for your visit. To check the schedule of exhibits visit the calendar on the above menu. During the American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show and Contest each April, the museum is unavailable for school tours.
Complete the Educational Tour Reservation Form, please mail or fax it to one of the below:
The National Quilt Museum
PO Box 1540
Paducah, KY 42002-1540
Fax 270.442.5448
You may also provide the information requested by calling The National Quilt Museum at 270.442.8856.
If you have any questions, please e-mail.
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