On View
Through December 14, 2026
Threads of Time: American Quilts 1780–1950
A sweeping survey of American quilt-making across two centuries, tracing how patterns, fabrics, and traditions evolved from colonial homesteads to the modern era.
Exhibitions
Explore our current, upcoming, and past exhibitions celebrating the art and history of quilts.
Showing 6 exhibitions
On View
On View
Through October 31, 2026
Color & Community: The Quilts of the Midwest
Celebrating the rich quilting heritage of the heartland, this exhibition highlights over 60 works from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Iowa — each one a window into community life.
Coming Soon
Opens January 10, 2027
Stitched in Justice: Quilts as Social Commentary
From abolition-era freedom quilts to AIDS memorial panels, this landmark exhibition explores the long tradition of quilts as instruments of protest, remembrance, and solidarity.
Coming Soon
Opens March 5, 2027
The Maker's Hand: Contemporary Quilt Art
A celebration of living quilt artists pushing the boundaries of the medium — blending traditional techniques with modern design, photography, and digital processes.
Past
June 1 – August 31, 2026
Foundations: The Opening Exhibition
Our inaugural exhibition introduced the permanent collection to Kansas City, presenting 40 works spanning three centuries of American and international quilt-making.
Past
September 15 – November 30, 2026
Prairie Roots: Kansas Quilts & Their Makers
An intimate look at the quilting traditions unique to the Kansas prairie — from sunbonnet patterns to storm-at-sea blocks — told through the stories of the women who made them.