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2 Lincoln Square between 65th and 66th St. (212) 595-9533 www.folkartmuseum.org  The Museum of American Folk Art charms visitors of all ages with its small yet impressive collection of folk art including sculptures, quilts, weather vanes and paintings. You can find unique toys and souvenirs in the museum's gift shop. The museum staff is incredibly friendly and informative, and unlike some of the larger NY museums, the American Folk Art Museum is small enough that you could spend an hour or two browsing and not feel as if you'd miss other fascinating exhibits. Kids are admitted to the museum free of charge, and there is a suggested donation of $3 for adults. The museum is open from Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 am -7:30 pm. Current Exhibitions: |
The National Tribute Quilt represents the response of the Steel Quilters of United States Steel Corporation to the events of September 11, 2001. This small quilt club conceived the monumental undertaking, ultimately receiving quilt blocks from all fifty states as well as Canada, Spain, Australia, and Denmark. The quilt measures eight feet high by 30 feet wide, and is constructed of 3,466 blocks in six panels. The four central panels form a montage of the twin towers of the World Trade Center against the New York City skyline. These are flanked by panels dedicated to the lives extinguished on the four flights and at the Pentagon. Each three-inch-square block bears the name of one person who perished in the disaster.
