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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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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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Julia H

May 2019

The museum is a managably-sized pleasure for any reader. The special exhibit on Bob Dylan (recently extended beyond it's April 30, 2019 closing) is fascinating. It's great fun to read the many quotes from many writers and see how they relate timewise to each other. We also enjoyed watching children on field trips explore the museum and have a wonderful time using typewriters ("Where can we get one of these, Miss?") Highly recommended

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi Julia! We love seeing our visitors discover the joy of typewriters for the first time (tell them to check out secondhand stores, or their grandparents' attics!), and we're really happy that you felt the same way. If you liked the Dylan exhibit, we have lots of new things coming up this year that you can find out more about on AmericanWritersMuseum.org. Thanks for the review!

imberleyS

May 2019

This museum is a wonderful addition to my yearly trip to Chicago. I only had an hour to spare but even so it was well worth the entrance fee. My only comment would be it would be lovely if there was a contact list to be able to offer suggestions. I am a Canadian writer that would have liked to purchase a book of quotations from all of your writers that you have highlighted. The bookmark idea but more examples of the writing. Maybe a page for each writer and NOT the commentaries about the writers. It would be a great fundraiser for the museum and a lovely educational tool.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you so much for the review! The idea of a quote book is awesome, and definitely something to think about. Thanks for the suggestion, and we hope to see you again next time you're in Chicago!

stevejZ780KH

Apr 2019

A wonderful little museum. Terrific for adults, children, and anyone who loves the history of literature.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hi Steve, thank you so much for the review. We love what we do here, and want to make it as accessible as possible, so it's great to hear that it's working. We hope you come back and visit again soon!