Some stunning quilts on show from Japan, when we were there. The house has an interesting history that was explained to us by the volunteers that keep the place going.
Even if you aren't interested in quilts the textiles in this museum are incredible art and it's all laid out in a beautiful historic mansion. It's completely worth a visit!
Went here to see the traveling show of renowned Kaffee Fassett quilt maker textile designer and wasn't disappointed. Well curated, lovely historic building, knowledgable docents. Amazing show.
We love learning the history of old homes like this and enjoy quilts, so were looking forward to visiting here. We did enjoy the quilts on display and the work they have done in restoring this mansion but were disappointed in the lack of information available on the history of the house itself. We realize it is a quilt museum, but feel they are really missing an opportunity to tell the story of this beautiful house as well, thus the average rating.
A real piece of Skagit history. The Gaches mansion (a stunning Victorian) is lovely and was remodeled well. The quilts were very cool too! They have some very old ones as well as new ones on display. Changes frequently.
The view of the water from the third floor tower is excellant. The mission of the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is to collect, preserve, and exhibit local, national, and international quilts and textiles; to provide an educational experience; and to preserve the historic Gaches Mansion.
Very nice display of quilts, some in the permanent collection, some on exhibit temporarily. The building is very interesting as are some of the period furnishings. The price seemed a little high but they need the support.
I'm not especially interested in quilts, but the ones on display here were truly works of art. There are some older pieces but most were modern creations you would hang on the wall rather than throw on a bed. Equally interesting is the Gaches Mansion, the beautifully restored home that houses the museum.
This museum is wonderful. The building is historic and the quilts are always amazing. They go out of there way to have Nationally recognized artist exhibits in addition to there own collection.
As if one needed an excuse to visit LA Conner the Quilt and Textile museum has some of the most exquisite work I have ever seen. An additional bonus are the women there that also give you so much history of the original owner of the house and history of LA Conner.