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    San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

    The mission of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is to promote the art, craft and history of quilts and other textiles. Textile art transcends cultural, ethnic and age boundaries and encompasses traditional as well as contemporary forms. The museum provides a serious venue for all artists working with textiles, filling a void left by larger institutions with a narrower view of what defines artistic expression. Its exhibits and programs promote the appreciation of quilts and textiles as art and provide an understanding of their role in the lives of their makers, in cultural traditions, and as historical documents. The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, recognized as the oldest quilt museum in the United States, was founded in 1977 by the Santa Clara Valley Quilt Association. In 2005 it became one of the top ten attractions in San Jose.

    Museum Hours:
    Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm
    Frist Friday of each month 8pm-11pm
    Monday & Major Holidays - Closed

    Admission:
    Adults: $6.50
    Seniors and Students with ID: $5
    Free admission on the first Friday of each month
    Free to members and children 13 years and under.

    Parking:
    Metered street parking on First Street in front of museum; parking lots at Market and San Salvador.

    • Contact Info

      San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

      520 S. 1st Street
      San Jose, CA 95113

      Phone: 408-971-0323

      Fax: 408-971-7226

      Website

    • Upcoming Events
      02/01/09  Kids Create
      San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
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