American Writers Museum

American Writers Museum    

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As one of the most unique and interactive Chicago museums downtown, the mission of the American Writers Museum is to excite audiences about the impact of American writers - past, present …
As one of the most unique and interactive Chicago museums downtown, the mission of the American Writers Museum is to excite audiences about the impact of American writers - past, present and future - in shaping our collective histories, cultures, identities, and daily lives.

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Nov 10, 2024
Really enjoyed our visit and spent about 2 hours here. There’s a timeline with various authors represented that was highly informative. There are some interactive exhibits as well. Though small in s… Full review by IndianaTravelmom
Aug 27, 2024
It's difficult to represent the written word in a visual medium like a museum, but they've done an adequate job. The exhibits were all professionally designed and installed. What I enjoyed most about… Full review by E8702QDtoms
Aug 22, 2024
Not a media with visuals. However, the American Writers Museum has succeeded in doing so with imaginative and engaging displays. Unquestionably worthwhile to see. elusive, though. It is located in do… Full review by dexfast t
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The Writing Processes of Some of Our Best …
Writers have the enviable (or unenviable?) task of telling the world's best stories; now the American Writers Museum aims to tell their st…
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The American Writers Museum is a museum of American Literature and writing that opened in Chicago in May 2017. The museum was desi…
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Facts

Established:2010 (space opened in 2017)
Located:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Founder:Malcolm E. O'Hagan
President:Carey Cranston
Type:Culture

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How long should we plan to be at the museum?
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You could easily do the museum in an hour. We did it when it opened at 9 A.M. before the Art Museum opened at 10 A.M.
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is the museum open on Sundays?
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When is the American Writers Festival?
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The Festival is on Sunday, May 19, 2024. Doors open at 11:00 a.m. CT and the first program begins at 12:00 p.m....
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