The AIDS Memorial Quilt
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The AIDS Memorial Quilt
New exhibition at SFO’s International Terminal introduces the history of the AIDS Memorial Quilt and addresses the ongoing epidemic.
SAN FRANCISCO The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a powerful and heartfelt reminder of the ongoing epidemic. Guided by its foundational message of love and compassion, the Quilt raises awareness of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), the most advanced stage of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Through panel making and public displays, the Quilt promotes education to slow the spread of HIV/AIDS worldwide and encourages emotional healing for those affected by the disease. With nearly fifty thousand panels dedicated to more than 110,000 people who have died of AIDS-related illnesses, the Quilt is also the world’s largest community art project. Founded in 1987 by the NAMES Project in San Francisco, the Quilt is now under the permanent stewardship of the National AIDS Memorial.
Thank you to the National AIDS Memorial for making this exhibition possible.
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The AIDS Memorial Quilt is located pre-security in the International Terminal of the San Francisco International Airport. This exhibition is on view to all Airport visitors from February 8, 2025 – January 25, 2026. There is no charge to view the exhibition.
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Established in 1980 by the San Francisco Airport Commission, SFO Museum’s mission is to delight, engage, and inspire a global audience with programming on a broad range of subjects; to collect, preserve, interpret, and share the history of commercial aviation; and to enrich the public experience at San Francisco International Airport. The Museum has been accredited by the American Alliance of Museums since 1999 and retains the distinction of being the only accredited museum in an airport.
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