New England Quilt Museum

New England Quilt Museum Discover boundary-breaking textile art and engage deeply with the rich traditions of quiltmaking in America and across the globe.
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Visitors to the NEQM experience global exhibitions that explore the artistry, history and importance of quiltmaking, past and present. Changing gallery exhibitions (8 - 10 each year) feature the innovative works of prominent quilt and textile artists, as well as historical themes that highlight the most important and beautifully preserved antique quilts in America. A small selection of the NEQM's

renowned collection is always on view and changes periodically in the designated Nancy Donahue Gallery. The NEQM Store features a variety of fine handcrafted items from New England artisans and global fair trade workshops--unique jewelry, fashion accessories, seasonal gifts and home décor. Also available are contemporary and vintage quilts in diverse styles and sizes. Creatives will find specialty books on design and quilt history, exquisite Japanese fabric, sashiko supplies, and exclusive NEQM items. Housed in an 1845 landmark building, the NEQM is conveniently located in the heart of Lowell’s inviting historic district and vibrant creative community. The entire Museum is wheelchair accessible.

Explore the big ideas and intricate world of Tiny Pieces - Vast Visions. Join us for an engaging Artists' Talk featuring...
03/31/2026

Explore the big ideas and intricate world of Tiny Pieces - Vast Visions. Join us for an engaging Artists' Talk featuring guest speakers Niraja Lorenz, Susan J. Lapham and Deb Cashatt.

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1 PM
Registration is required. Learn more at the link below:
https://www.neqm.org/events-1/gallery-talk-by-zebha-dmxls

Celebrate National Quilting Day with us this Saturday, March 21, 2026. Join us at 11 AM for a gallery talk and quilt tur...
03/16/2026

Celebrate National Quilting Day with us this Saturday, March 21, 2026. Join us at 11 AM for a gallery talk and quilt turning in 19th Century Blues, our current Genre Gallery exhibition. All are welcome, and no registration is required. Learn more at the link below.

https://www.neqm.org/events-1/gallery-talk-by-zebha-hkpxy-chb3s

It was our great pleasure yesterday to host a fascinating lecture and visit from artist Hollis Chatelain, who traveled f...
03/15/2026

It was our great pleasure yesterday to host a fascinating lecture and visit from artist Hollis Chatelain, who traveled from North Carolina to join us. Among the 70 guests in attendance was our longtime friend, artist Valerie Poitier. She posed for us beside her portrait in Hollis' quilt, Dreams Realized.

These remarkably talented and gracious women inspire our commitment to promote and elevate this important art form.

Following today's nor'easter, NEQM will close tomorrow--Tuesday, February 24-- while Lowell clears the streets and sidew...
02/23/2026

Following today's nor'easter, NEQM will close tomorrow--Tuesday, February 24-- while Lowell clears the streets and sidewalks. Please visit when we reopen on Wednesday!

All of us at the NEQM send heartfelt congratulations to Jennifer Candon, who was awarded both 1st Place and Judge's Choi...
02/19/2026

All of us at the NEQM send heartfelt congratulations to Jennifer Candon, who was awarded both 1st Place and Judge's Choice in the Improvisation category at QuiltCon today. Well done!👏 We are thrilled to feature four of Candon's works (made 2023 to 2025) in our current exhibition, Blue on Blue, on view through April 11, 2026.

Don't miss tomorrow's Curator's Talk! Join us Sat 2/07 at 11 AM in our exhibition, Blue on Blue: Quilts from 1825 to 202...
02/06/2026

Don't miss tomorrow's Curator's Talk! Join us Sat 2/07 at 11 AM in our exhibition, Blue on Blue: Quilts from 1825 to 2025.

Escape the winter chill and immerse yourself in Blue on Blue, now open at the NEQM. If your favorite color isn’t blue no...
01/21/2026

Escape the winter chill and immerse yourself in Blue on Blue, now open at the NEQM. If your favorite color isn’t blue now, it will be after you visit!

Please keep in mind the NEQM is closed until next Tuesday, January 13 for our annual winter maintenance period. We look ...
01/06/2026

Please keep in mind the NEQM is closed until next Tuesday, January 13 for our annual winter maintenance period. We look forward to welcoming you back with all new exhibitions. Learn more at https://www.neqm.org/

Two weeks remain to experience a world of enchantment! Check out our holiday hours and closures, so you're sure not to m...
12/18/2025

Two weeks remain to experience a world of enchantment! Check out our holiday hours and closures, so you're sure not to miss it.

Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 4
Christmas Eve, 10 - 2 / Closed Christmas Day
New Year's Eve, 10 - 2 / Closed New Year's Day
NOTE: We are CLOSED for winter maintenance, January 1 - 12, 2026. We reopen on Tuesday, January 13 with all new exhibitions.

This Friday 12/12 at 11 AM, the Museum welcomes artist Susan Kapuscinski Ga***rd for an informal gallery talk in her exh...
12/10/2025

This Friday 12/12 at 11 AM, the Museum welcomes artist Susan Kapuscinski Ga***rd for an informal gallery talk in her exhibition The Spirit Books. Working with handmade papers, natural materials, beads, and stitching, Ga***rd has created contemplative objects that straddle the boundary between sculpture and book.

Address

18 Shattuck Street
Lowell, MA
01852

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19784524207

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