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The Museum of the American Quilter’s Society (MAQS) is a non-profit institution established to educate, promote, and honor today’s quiltmaker. This mission is accomplished through quality professional exhibits of new and antique quilts and related archival materials; through workshops, conferences, and publications; through educational activities; and through the development and exhibit of the museum's own collection.
The museum was founded by Bill and Meredith Schroeder. This couple had earlier founded the American Quilter's Society (AQS), a division of Schroeder Publishing. In Summer 1990, ground was broken for the construction of such a museum and a separate nonprofit corporation governed by its own Board of Directors was founded. Learn more history of the museum.
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Museum Hours
MAQS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC YEAR-ROUND: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. -
5 p.m. (central time). Between April 1 - October 31, the museum is also open Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day, but open regular hours other holidays. Extended hours during the AQS Quilt Show week (3rd week in April) Wednesday-Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sunday before and after show 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Admission
The museum admission fees are listed below. Visits to the museum store, lobby exhibits as well as the lobby's stained glass windows are free of charge. Special rates are available for group tours and school tours are free. We require groups to register in advance. Photography and touching of the quilts is not permitted.
Adults/$8
Seniors (60 & over)/$6
Students/$6
Children 12 & Under/Free when accompanied by an adult
Friends of MAQS enjoy free admission.
Scheduled Organized Groups of 15 or more/$5 per person
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Directions
The museum is located at 215 Jefferson Street in historic downtown Paducah, Kentucky. Click on "Directions" for more information on our location and directions from the interstate.
For more information on the museum, please use our menu that runs down the left hand side.
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MAQS programming is made possible by generous annual donations from individuals and corporations throughout the world. Those donating $30 or more join the very special MAQS Friends group, and enjoy several benefits. JOIN TODAY!
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Funding in cooperation with the Kentucky Department of Tourism. The Kentucky Arts Council, a state agency in the Commerce Cabinet, provides operational support funding for the Museum of the American Quilter's Society with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment of the Arts, which believes that a great nation deserves great art.
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MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN QUILTER'S SOCIETY
215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, Kentucky 42001
Phone: 270-442-8856 | FAX: 270-442-5448 | Contact Us
Copyright © Museum of the American Quilter's Society 1999-2002. All Rights Reserved.
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