You Can Help Us

Make A Tax Deductible Donation

We appreciate donations of any size.  All donations are acknowledged every year in our annual report. You can make your donation by cash, check, credit card or Paypal.

We Need Your Help

You can also be part of our online giving program by visiting https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/fRWl6
and making a donation in support of our programs.

We need your help spreading the word to meet our goal. On the first of March 2013, the Museum launched its first online social media fundraiser. The goal of this special fundraiser is to offset the costs associated with building maintenance and the Museum’s new educational programs.

The clock is ticking and we hope you will help us exceed our target goal of $10,000 by April 30, 2013.   As you know, the Museum depends on the generous donations of all of our supporters in order to meet the expenses associated with operations, exhibitions, conservation, building maintenance, and educational programs. You can help us by making a donation of any size to this campaign or by simply sharing our fundraiser with your family, friends, co-workers, or guild members. You never know who might be willing to contribute to our cause.



Even if you are not a quilter, the social and cultural aspects of quilting have shaped the lives of people around the world. Thank you for your continued support. We firmly believe that every donation helps.

Donate Your Time

At the Virginia Quilt Museum, we love our volunteers.  Volunteers are always needed to
support the Museum's mission of celebrating and nurturing Virginia's quilting heritage. Volunteers play a vital role in greeting our visitors by collecting admission fees, working in the Museum Shop, assisting with special events, guiding tours, leading
children’s activities, presenting at different organizations, and helping with the collection and exhibits. We need everyone's talents.  Contact the museum if you have time to spare.

Support Us By Shopping at Your Favorite Online Stores

When you shop online at some of your favorite retailers it can benefit the Virginia Quilt Museum. Visit www.shopformuseums.com where you can easily register and then select our museum. Next step- Shop and at no extra cost to you, have a portion of your purchase amount donated to the VQM. There are a large variety of stores to shop at such as: Amazon.com, Jo-Ann Fabrics & Craft stores, Barnes & Noble, Coldwater Creek Target, Macy's, Walmart, Kohls, and many more.

Join the 1856 Society

The 1856 Society is special acknowledgement for those who wish to make a distinctive contribution to the Museum. The names of the 1856 Society members are engraved on a plaque and are on permanent display in the Museum. This is another way to memorialize someone special in your life.  To join the 1856 Society, donations should be at least $1,856.  Payments may be spread out over several years. 

Donate Quilts or Artifacts

We are always looking to enhance our collection of quilts, sewing related items, and historical objects.

How to Submit a Quilt or Artifact
for Collection Consideration

• Provide at least one good quality photograph of the artifact to be considered.
• A written history of the artifact including, but not limited to the maker, date made, where the maker lived, and other relevant information.
• Mail or email these items to the Executive Director at director@vaquiltmuseum.org
• The information and photo(s) will be considered by the Collection Committee members at their next meeting. They will consider the submitted information and decide if they need to consider the actual artifact in-person.
• After the committee has considered the actual artifact, the members will inform you of their final decision.