Art Calendar: Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California at BAMPFA (Berkeley) | June 8–Nov. 30, 2025
2025-06-08 - 2025-11-30 | BAMPFA, 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California | June 8–Nov. 30, 2025

Event Details
Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California at BAMPFA traces how African American quiltmaking traditions migrated and blossomed in the West during the Second Great Migration (1940–1970). Featuring one hundred quilts by nearly eighty artists—many with Bay Area ties—the exhibition celebrates the artistry, heritage, and resilience embedded in these textiles, honoring generations of makers who transformed everyday materials into carriers of memory, beauty, and cultural legacy.
Event Dates, Hours, Admission & Discounts
Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California is on view at BAMPFA (Downtown Berkeley) from June 8–November 30, 2025.
⭐ HOURS: Open Wednesday–Sunday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
⭐ MUSEUM ADMISSION:

General Admission Tickets Adults $18
Seniors 65+, College Students (non-UC Berkeley), UC Berkeley alumni and retirees, Visitors w/Disabilities, Military Personnel $12.
Group Visits/Tours $9 (reserve in advance)
Ages 14–18 $5
Ages 0–13 FREE
Membership starts at $40

⭐ MUSEUM DISCOUNTS (FREE GA):

FREE FIRST THURSDAYS.
UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff
Museums for All (show your SNAP card/ID)
Hofmann Circle, Leadership Board, Director’s Cabinet, and Curator’s Circle members
MATRIX artists and BAMPFA Collection artists

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