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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

Mon 24 Feb

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Mon 24 Feb

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What's Included

Skip the line ticket

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180 N Michigan Ave, 2nd Floor

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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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MartinBplus

May 2019

We more or less blundered into this museum because we had an hour to kill, and ended up spending about two and a half hours there - could have been longer but we ran out of time. A very imaginatively presented museum, which gave an excellent overview of American authors, many of which I had not heard of previously. Particularly good is the initial section, which gives a short intro to 100 interesting writers. We were lucky enough to catch the "Bob Dylan" exhibition, which was on during our visit, and which was really interesting. Don't miss Dylan's speech to the Nobel Institute.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi Martin! We're so happy that you chose to wander in and had a good time at the museum. If you liked the Bob Dylan exhibit, we have a lot of other exciting exhibits and events coming up this year, and you can find more about them on our website (AmericanWritersMuseum.org). Thank you so much for taking the time to review, and we hope to see you again soon!

908raniai

May 2019

I spent some good 2.5 hours in this place and possibly I could spend even more time if my schedule would allow. If you are interested in writing as a reader and/or writer, it’s worth paying a visit. Apart from the permanent exhibits, currently there is an exhibition dedicated to Bob Dylan which I found very interesting and informative. The museum is in the heart of the city which makes visiting even easier.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad to hear that you had a good experience with the AWM. We have all kinds of other exhibits and events coming up, which you can find out more about at AmericanWritersMuseum.org, and we hope to see you back here again soon!

Steve M

May 2019

I was meeting someone for lunch at the Art Institute and looking for a diversion for an hour, and saw the sign for the museum. I've been reading a lot from American book lists so my attention was drawn, and I was not at all disappointed. It's a small museum but very interactive, and I could have spent a couple more hours without getting bored. Highly recommend as something different you may not have thought of when planning a Chicago trip.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi Steve! Thank you so much for your review, and we're really glad that we lived up to your expectations. We pride ourselves on being an interactive and engaging approach to American writing, so it's good to hear that we succeeded. We're always adding new content, events, and exhibits, so we hope to see you again soon!