Texas Quilt Museum

East Texas


In the center, this museum was opened by the organizer of the annual Houston quilt show. Two refurbished mid-19th-century buildings make an excellent home for permanent and special exhibits. The permanent collection includes both historic and contemporary works by noted artists.


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