Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum facts for kids

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum (RMQM) is a special place in Golden, Colorado. It is a museum that celebrates the art and history of quilts. A quilt is like a warm blanket made from many pieces of fabric sewn together.

This museum has a huge collection of over 800 quilts. Some of these quilts are very old, dating back to the 1800s! The museum also has a library and a gift shop. It is run by a small team of staff and many helpful volunteers.

What You Can See: Quilt Collections

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum has more than 800 quilts in its main collection. These quilts show how styles have changed over time. You can see quilts from the early 1800s all the way to modern art quilts. The collection started with 101 quilts given by the museum's founder, Eugenia Mitchell. New quilts are added all the time. You can even look at the collection online through the Quilt Index.

Special Quilt Shows

The museum puts on four big quilt shows each year. These shows feature different types of quilts. You might see very old quilts or new, artistic ones. Some shows feature quilts from local artists, while others come from around the world.

The Sandra Dallas Library

Sandra Dallas Library

The Sandra Dallas Library at the museum is a great place to learn about quilts. It has over 7,500 items! These include books, DVDs, and videos. You can find out about quilt history, read stories, or learn new sewing techniques.

Volunteers run the library, and anyone can visit to look at the collection. If you are a member of the museum, you can even borrow items to take home. You can also browse the library's catalog online.

Learning About Quilts

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum offers many ways to learn. They have classes and programs for both adults and young people. These programs teach about quilt making and its history.

See Also

• List of museums in Colorado
• Quilt art
• Quilt Index
• Sandra Dallas