American Writers Museum Admission Ticket
- Duration1 hour
- Max Travelers30 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAttractions & Museums, Excellent Quality
Overview
In the heart of downtown Chicago, the American Writers Museum celebrates all genres of writing through interactive exhibits and programming. From Twain to Tupac, there’s a story here for everyone. Discover for yourself and visit today!
Named Illinois’ Best Attraction by USA Today and One of the 10 Best New Museums in the World by Fodor’s.
Flexible Date Entry
What's included
Free bookmark gift
Complimentary guided tours at 3pm daily when the museum is open
What's Not included
Parking is not included
Itinerary
Visitors will explore the great writersu2019 hometowns and learn about all of the AWM Affiliate homes in Writers Hall. In A Nation of Writers they will learn about and celebrate authors who are emblematic of a unique American Voice, across history, genre, and mediums, from poets to sportswriters . Galleries such as The Mind of a Writer will de-mystify famed writersu2019 works and methodologies and invite visitor creativity with games and other immersive offerings. The Wintrust Chicago Gallery will delve into the great writers, literary influencers, characters, and groups that shaped the cityu2019s unique literary tradition.u00a0Featured in the Meijer Gallery is the temporary exhibit,u00a0My America: Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today explores contemporary writing by immigrants through various themes.u00a0The Tools of the Tradeu00a0exhibit inu00a0the Roberta Rubin Writeru2019s Room focuses on the tools used by famous American writers through history, from Frederick Douglass to Helen Keller to Maya Angelou.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Students qualify for the senior rate, must present a valid student ID upon arrival
The Museum welcomes all visitors and we hope to make our exhibits and programming accessible to all. To that end, the following services are offered: Button activated doors at the building entrance Elevator access to the 2nd floor A large, gender-neutral, family restroom Wide restroom stalls with grab bars
Button activated doors at the building entrance
Elevator access to the 2nd floor
A large, gender-neutral, family restroom
Wide restroom stalls with grab bars
Please note that tickets are good for a year from original date
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.