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San Jose Museum Of Quilts & Textiles
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| Last updated on April 18, 2008 |
The Museum's mission is to promote the art, craft, education and history of textile arts.
Description:
The museums exhibitions and programs provide an understanding of textiles as an art, and their role in the lives of their makers, in cultural traditions and as historical documents.
History:
The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles opened in 1977 as the first Museum in the United States to focus on quilts and textiles in the United States. The Museum provides a serious venue for artists working with textiles.
Contact people:
Main office number: (408) 971-0323 Office fax number: (408) 971-7226
Address:
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520 South First Street
San Jose, CA 95113
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Web Site: http://www.sjquiltmuseum.org
Directions:
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From the North Bay: From US-101, travel South toward San Jose to CA-85 South toward Cupertino/Santa Cruz, to I-280 South toward San Jose. From I-280 South take the Virginia Street exit, turn right. Turn right on South First Street. Museum is on the right between Reed and William Streets.
From the South Bay: Take CA-87 North to the I-280/680 exit; take the Virginia Street exit; turn right. Turn right on South First Street. Museum is on the right between Reed and William Streets.
From the East Bay: Take I-680 South until it becomes I-280; exit on 7th Street; north to first light (Reed Street) then left on Reed, right on South First. Museum is on the right.
From San Jose International Airport: Take CA-87 South to the I-280 South exit; take the Virginia Street exit; turn right. Turn right on South First Street. Museum is on the right between Reed and William Streets.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Light rail: Paseo de San Antonio Stop,
Walk distance (in minutes): 15 min |
Miscellaneous Information
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No others
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18
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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