American Writers Museum

Head to the American Writers Museum in downtown Chicago and celebrate the authors of all kinds of genres.

Visit the American Writers Museum with Go City®

• With us, there are no entry fees on the day – all you've got to do is show your pass.
• General admission to the American Writers Museum's permanent and temporary exhibits included.
• Visit plenty of other Chicago attractions with your pass.

Poetry, lyrics, novels, speeches – every form of writing is covered at this novel museum. Connect with your favorite American authors and discover five centuries of literary history.

American Writers Museum Chicago highlights

The inspirational works on display at the museum are constantly changing, so you'll see a huge variety of work, from classic and contemporary to up-and-coming authors.

There's something for every reader too, with galleries dedicated to children's literature, famous Chicago authors and more. You'll also get the chance to learn all about the writing process at the 'in the mind of a writer' exhibition. Whether it's pages of prose or a simple, short sentence you'll get an insight into the process, craft and daily discipline.

It's not all writing displays, either. There are plenty of hands-on, interactive exhibits and multi-touch tables where you can explore and learn more about the authors.

Go City is a better way to sightsee. Your pass includes American Writers Museum tickets, plus admission to dozens of top Chicago attractions for one money-saving price.