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Skip the Line: American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

Chicago, US
97% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (67 reviews)

Highlights

  • Interactive exhibits celebrating all genres of writing
  • Exploring great writers' hometowns and AWM Affiliate homes
  • Demystifying famous writers' works and methodologies
  • Delving into the great writers and literary influencers of Chicago
  • Exploring contemporary writing by immigrants and refugees

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.

Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Students qualify for the senior rate, must present a valid student ID upon arrival
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    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
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    Button activated doors at the building entrance
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    Elevator access to the 2nd floor
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    A large, gender-neutral, family restroom
  • Additional information
    Wide restroom stalls with grab bars
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    Please note that tickets do not expire
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What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Millennium Park for photos
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    Grab lunch at The Dearborn nearby
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    Check out the bookstore for unique finds
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    Don't miss the interactive exhibits
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    Plan your visit around the 3pm tours

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