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Admission to the American Writers Museum costs US$16 for adults, US$10 for seniors (65 and over), students, and teachers (with valid ID), and is free for kids 12 and under. Entry is free for everyone on the third Sunday of each month.

The American Writers Museum is open Thursday–Monday from 10am to 5pm. It’s closed on Thanksgiving, December 24–25, and January 1. While the museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, it sometimes opens on these days for private events.

The American Writers Museum is in downtown Chicago, on North Michigan Avenue, just north of Millennium Park. It’s a short walk from the CTA Millennium Station. Other nearby attractions include the Art Institute of Chicago, the Chicago River and DuSable Bridge, the Chicago Architecture Center, and Navy Pier.

Yes, guided tours are offered by the American Writers Museum, but these are for private groups and must be booked in advance; special group rates are provided for students, adults, and seniors who book a private tour. Some of the themed tours available include trailblazing women writers, immigrant and Native American writers, Hispanic writers, and more.

Yes, the American Writers Museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including accessible restrooms, though it doesn’t have any wheelchairs to loan. For more accessibility information, note that trained service animals are welcome, but other emotional support, comfort, or therapy animals cannot enter the building. Self-regulation fidget tools are available to borrow from the front desk.