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American Writers Museum
Head to the American Writers Museum in downtown Chicago and celebrate the authors of all kinds of genres.
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What you'll do
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.
What's included
General admission to the American Writers Museum's permanent and temporary exhibits included.
Where you'll be
180 Michigan Avenue,, Chicago, USHow to get there
Accessible via 3, 6, 20, 26, 66, 143, 147, 151 and 157 bus lines
State & Lake and Washington & Wabash CTA ‘L’ stations are within 2 blocks of the Museum Train: Metra Millennium Station is one block south.
Operating hours
Monday: 10AM–5PM
Thursday – Sunday: 10AM–5PM
Closed: Tuesday and Wednesday
Closings & holidays
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Years Day.
Find out more
For more information, visit the American Writers Museum website.
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