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Virginia Quilt Museum :: Silver Lake Mill, Dayton, VA
The Virginia Quilt Museum has moved!
Click Here to Learn More!We've relocated to Silver Lake Mill, in Dayton VA.
Our new address is 2328 Silver Lake Rd, Dayton, VA 22821
We hope you'll come and visit us soon!
Internship Opportunities Available!
VQM Internship opportunities are available across various fields, offering emerging professionals hands-on experience to build practical skills and explore potential career paths. These roles often provide mentorship, real-world projects, and the chance to grow within a professional environment.
The Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking an intern to develop 2–3 adult programs and a guided tour script for its upcoming 250th-anniversary quilt exhibition. Responsibilities include researching exhibition themes, proposing program topics, coordinating speakers, scheduling events, and preparing registration and marketing materials. Applicants should be tech-savvy and have museum or education experience. Applications are due January 1, 2026, with interviews held January 6–23.
The Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking an intern to design 4–8 children’s activities—such as scavenger hunts, crafts, and coloring pages—for its upcoming 250th-anniversary quilt exhibition. The role requires creativity, comfort with digital tools, and some museum or education experience. Applicants should send a cover letter and résumé by January 1, 2026, for interviews held January 6–23.
The Virginia Quilt Museum is seeking an intern to help design the digital layout for its upcoming 260-quilt exhibition commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. The role involves creating gallery mockups in Artplacer, organizing quilts for installation, and formatting exhibition labels. Applicants should be tech-savvy and ideally have museum studies experience. To apply, send a cover letter and résumé to the museum by January 1, 2026.
Hours & Admission
(Hours subject to change. Plan Your Visit.)
Location
2328 Silver Lake Rd
Dayton, VA 22821
Exhibits
About the Museum
Founded in 1995, The Virginia Quilt Museum is the Official Quilt Museum of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
What our visitors are saying
We appreciate the feedback of our visitors and guests from around the world!
"Staff was friendly and knowledgeable"
I visited to see a special exhibit dedicated to NASA and the original Moon shot. The special exhibit was very well presented in a very large space. The rest of the museum was good, too.
"A wealth of talent and creativity."
You leave filled with inspiration and admiration. The museum itself is an incredible home with an excellent staff!
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