Paducah, Kentucky, United States

Behind The Scenes at the National Quilt Museum

Discover the Fiber Art of Quilting Step behind the curtain at a local museum to examine priceless quilts and learn how they are preserved. Set off on foot through the streets of Paducah, a UNESCO Creative City, a designation awarded to communities that center their development around creative and cultural pursuits. Arrive at the National Quilt Museum, one of the largest quilting museums in the world. Explore the facility with the museum’s Director of the Collection, stepping behind the scenes to see the storage space, where priceless quilts are stored and protected, and the conservation room, where they are repaired and preserved. Don a pair of museum-grade white gloves and learn how to handle and preserve this textile art under expert supervision. Hear about quilt stewardship and gain a new perspective on the craft as a fine art. After, explore the museum on your own before returning to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.