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Skip the Line: American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

Chicago, USA
From 1 hour to 5 hours
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Date
Sunday
May 18, 2025
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AWM Admission
Admission + Black History Tour
3pm Frederick Douglass Tour : Optional. Consider the influence of this powerful social justice leader on people like Abraham Lincoln and Maya Angelou.
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Ages: 0-12 years old
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Adult
Ages: 13-64 years old
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Ages: 65-99 years old
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What You Will Do

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. Named Illinois' Best Attraction by USA Today and One of the 10 Best New Museums in the World by Fodor's. Flexible Date Entry

What's Included?

  • Free bookmark gift
  • Complimentary specialized tours at 3pm daily when the museum is open
  • Skip the line ticket

What's Not Included?

  • Parking is not included

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

American Writers Museum, 180 N Michigan Ave, 2nd Floor

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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.


Additional Information

This activity is operated by American Writers Museum
  • 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
  • Please note that tickets do not expire

Customer Reviews

Great and insightful
(tripadvisor)
2025-03-28
It was very informative. Love the displays and presentations. Great history on American writers. I highly recommend!
Interesting. I hope it expands
(tripadvisor)
2024-07-27
Interesting idea. There were some cool interactive things to do. I was hoping for more, especially about authors I wasn’t familiar with.
An Inspiring Museum
(tripadvisor)
2024-06-20
This museum was even better than I anticipated. If you have a passion for literature, language, and the creative writing process, then you should visit this Chicago museum. It is filled with books (from children to adults), interactive games, and beautiful exhibits that celebrate the heritage of authors as well as their contributions. We spent about an hour but if you find a nice book to read, you may be tempted to sit and stay longer. I recommend this tour for educators, students, history buffs, and travelers who seek a unique cultural experience.
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