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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

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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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ByWayOfChicago

Nov 2019

Anyone who loves to read or is interested in writing in any form should visit here. It's not just info about novelists in here; the museum goes beyond fiction and showcases journalists, playwrights, poets, and copywriters. The exhibits are very interactive too which I really enjoyed. I'd also recommend this museum to people with kids as they have a nice children's room and do events such as story time.

CDlondon2013

Nov 2019

Visited on a Sunday afternoon when admission was free on this particular day. The museum is close to the heart of Chicago downtown, and is a welcome respite from the crowds. Easy to walk past the low-key entrance because the museum is on the building's second floor, with elevator access. Inside, the museum is relatively small, but includes a number of interesting interactive displays that focus mainly on the practice of writing, using examples from the iconic writers. I was pleased to see some boldness in the choice of quotations. This would be a good place for students and aspiring writers to get some encouragement. A nice touch is the 'Story of the Day' where you can use an old-school typewriter to contribute to a collectively written story initiated by the staff. You didn't really need to see all of the shops on Michigan Avenue anyway.

EvaRaulson

Sep 2019

In a city packed with wonderful (but enormous) museums, this little gem proved fascinating and worthwhile. Lots of interactive fun for adults as well as kids. Nice to get out of the hustle and bustle of the city for a few hours.