American Writers Museum Admission Ticket

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Chicago, USA

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Overview

Immerse yourself in American literary traditions, and enjoy a wide range of interactive exhibitions, during a visit to Chicago’s one-of-a-kind American Writers Museum. Conveniently located on Michigan Avenue, the museum was established in 2017, and is one of the city’s newest highlight institutions. Guarantee your admission, and prevent any travel hassles, by securing your tickets in advance. Once inside, you’ll have time to explore at your own pace.

Visit one of Chicago’s newest highlights: The American Writers Museum
Learn about American literature, and take part in interactive exhibits
Make logistics simple by booking your tickets before you travel
Pick an entry time and trip duration that work best for your schedule

What's Included

Complimentary guided tours at 3pm daily when the museum is open
Free bookmark gift

Parking is not included

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

03/16/2026 - 04/08/2027
Monday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Departure Point

American Writers Museum, 180 N Michigan Ave 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601

What To Expect

American Writers Museum

Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate

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 are good for a year from original date
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 70 reviews

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Have to see

Linda_E, Oct 2025

Vet informative in a very creative presentation.. you learn what an art writing ia. Great value too.

Very great niche museum

Kadi_P, Apr 2024

It's a cute, small museum. There's so much information contained within I got a little overwhelmed. I loved the interactiveness of the exhibits, especially the old typewriters they had for public use. It was very quiet when I went, with only a small handful of people around

Cool and Unique Experience

Rose_B, Nov 2022

This visual and tactile experience was definitely worth the price of admission! The typewriters were vintage and provided a unique look into how writers used to compose their stories. Also - I bought a repurposed journal that was put to use immediately.