International Quilt Study Center & Museum
The International Quilt Museum (formerly the International Quilt Study Center and Museum) is a textile museum at the East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1997. Close by, Memorial Stadium is 1.7 mi away.
A museum inside Lincoln
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Lincoln
International Quilt Study Center & Museum is inside Lincoln, which has 93 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 5 miles away
Lincoln (LNK) has airline service, about 5 miles from International Quilt Study Center & Museum.
Established in 1997
International Quilt Study Center & Museum dates from 1997. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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International Quilt Study Center & Museum
The International Quilt Museum (formerly the International Quilt Study Center and Museum) is a textile museum at the East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. Founded in 1997, the museum moved to its current location in 2008 and houses the largest known public collection of quilts in the world.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1997
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.8K a year
A base for International Quilt Study Center & Museum
The nearest towns with places to stay are Lincoln (93) and Crete (5).
- 1Memorial Stadium
- 2Pinnacle Bank Arena
- 3Strategic Air and Space Museum
- 4Sheldon Museum of Art
- 5University of Nebraska State Museum
- 6Museum of American Speed
- 7Lincoln Children's Zoo
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From International Quilt Study Center & Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | in town | — | 93 76 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 301,522 | $264K | C− |
| Roca | 12 mi south | 20 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 213 | $231K | — |
| Walton | 6 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 579 | $464K | — |
| Crete | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 7,747 | $224K | C |
| Emerald | 9 mi west | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 6 | — | — |
| Seward | 23 mi west | 35 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 7,892 | $245K | A− |
| Waverly | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 4,533 | $317K | — |
| Ashland Township | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 3,573 | $282K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around International Quilt Study Center & Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 48 miles.
12 mi Stadium & arenaMemorial Stadium
22 mi Stadium & arenaPinnacle Bank Arena
48 mi Zoo & aquariumOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
323 mi MuseumStrategic Air and Space Museum
42 mi MuseumSheldon Museum of Art
52 mi MuseumUniversity of Nebraska State Museum
63 mi MuseumMuseum of American Speed
72 mi Zoo & aquariumLincoln Children's ZooPhoto credits
Memorial Stadium: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0 · Pinnacle Bank Arena: CrunchySkies, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: OmahaZoo, Public domain · Strategic Air and Space Museum: User Kandykornhead on en.wikipedia, Public domain · Sheldon Museum of Art: Ammodramus, CC0 · University of Nebraska State Museum: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Museum of American Speed: Amjackson16, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln Children's Zoo: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Quick answers on International Quilt Study Center & Museum
Is International Quilt Study Center & Museum in Lincoln?
Yes. It’s inside Lincoln, NE.
When is the best time to visit International Quilt Study Center & Museum?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–84°.
How far is International Quilt Study Center & Museum from Omaha?
About 44 miles northeast of Omaha, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to International Quilt Study Center & Museum?
Lincoln (LNK), about 5 miles away. The nearest big hub is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 52 miles.
Where should I stay near International Quilt Study Center & Museum?
Lincoln (in town, 93 places to stay), Crete (20 mi, 5 places to stay) and Seward (23 mi, 6 places to stay).
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