Upcoming Exhibitions

The gift shop is open but no quilts are available for viewing from June 17 - 18

Collectors Choice: Late 19th Century Vibrations - Quilts from the Pilgrim/Roy Collection
June 19–August 24, 2008

A special exhibit of the very best antique quilts in the Pilgrim/Roy collection. This exclusive showing of Jerry’s favorite quilts will be on display during the Lowell Quilt Festival.

The gift shop is open but no quilts are available for viewing from August 26-27

Metrotextural: New works by members of the Manhattan Quilter's Guild
August 28–November 2, 2008

This exhibition celebrates the visual feast of New York City. “MetroTextural” is the latest group exhibition of twenty-one new works by members of the Manhattan Quilters Guild. This eclectic group of professional fiber artists who meet in New York City challenged themselves to create works measuring 36 inches square that relate to the ideas of texture and the city.

The gift shop is open but no quilts are available for viewing on November 4

Gifts From the Heart: New Acquisitions from the Binney & Weinberg COLLECTIONS
November 5, 2008–January 10, 2009

This exhibit highlights the vision of two diverse families with the same passion for collecting quilts. These thirteen antique quilts donated in 2007 by Gail Binney Stern and Shirley Weinberg will be featured in our main gallery with other selections from our permanent collection featured in our period rooms.

In addition to the special exhibitions, the museum always has a selection of its permanent collection quilts on display.