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Skip the Line: American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

Skip the Line: American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

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! 180 N. Michigan Avenue. Reopens May 14, 2021. Named Illinois' Best Attraction by USA Today and One of the 10 Best New Museums in the World by Fodor's.

City: Chicago

Tue 25 Feb

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Tue 25 Feb

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What's Included

Skip the line ticket

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180 N Michigan Ave, 2nd Floor

End point

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Additional Info

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
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Face Coverings Required For Unvaccinated Visitors

What To Expect

American Writers Museum

Visitors will explore the great writers’ 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 writers’ 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 city’s unique literary tradition. Featured in the Meijer Gallery is the temporary exhibit, My America: Immigrant and Refugee Writers Today explores contemporary writing by immigrants through various themes. The Tools of the Trade exhibit in the Roberta Rubin Writer’s Room focuses on the tools used by famous American writers through history, from Frederick Douglass to Helen Keller to Maya Angelou.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (49)

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cjwchristine

Jun 2019

I visited on my own during a short Chicago visit. I was impressed at how well the museum covered so many authors over time into different interactive exhibits. I must if you love literature Highlights: Word waterfall Typewriters Dialogue games

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We love hearing from other writers about the museum, and we're so glad that you took the time out of your short visit to come and see us. (We especially love our typewriters, too.) Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to review, and we hope to see you again the next time you're in Chicago!

cherrystreetbooks

Jun 2019

We visited with our 13 year old granddaughter (at her suggestion) and all thoroughly enjoyed it! Lovely children's literature room, excellent and comprehensive history of many writers and fun interactive activities to do. Overall very impressive and well done. I own an independent bookstore in Minnesota and will be recommending it as a great place when anyone travels to Chicago!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

We're so glad to hear that both you and your granddaughter had a good time at the AWM, and that we have fans in Minnesota. Thank you for taking the time to review, and hopefully we'll see you (and your recommendees) soon!

ForgetfulMemoryFoam

Jun 2019

I took my girlfriend that is a writer and she absolutely loved it! I am not as into this stuff but I enjoyed everything about this museum when I walked in. There are so many interactive pieces and things to get anyone excited about writing. There were funny dialogue generators, a word game you could play with others, and even typewriters for people to write their own or continue another's story. Even if you don't think you're into writing, you've made the wrong choice if you skip this museum.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for your kind words--we think writing is for everyone, and we love hearing when both writers and non-writers enjoy themselves. Hopefully we'll see the both of you again soon!