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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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Starting at $14.00
Mon 24 Feb
Starting at $14.00
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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
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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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KenaiMcF
Jun 2021
Prepare for a historical experience that contextualizes America as a series, a process, of written consciousness.
171jarrodh
Jun 2021
American Writers Museum may be the best thing to do in Chicago, if you love reading it’s a must see!
imaginelifenow
Apr 2021
So creative, so hands-on, such variety, nice size. It was so fun to see my 22 year old figure out how typewriters worked. “Mom, where is the #1?” I had to stop a remember that one. Haha. Something for everyone.

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