American Writers Museum Parking

For a one-of-a-kind Chicago museum experience downtown, visit the American Writers Museum

As one of the most unique Chicago museums downtown, the American Writers Museum’s mission is to celebrate the enduring influence of American writers on our history, identity, culture, and daily lives.

American writing is distinctive, diverse, and comes in many forms from across the nations. As the only museum devoted to American writers and their works, AWM connects visitors with their favorite authors and writings from more than five centuries, while inspiring the discovery of new works of every type – poetry, lyrics, speeches, drama, fiction, nonfiction, journalism, and more.

The American Writers Festival is Sunday, May 15 2022.
The inaugural festival coincides with the American Writers Museum’s fifth anniversary. The free public event will be held at Four Stages inside the Chicago Cultural Center and One Stage at the American Writers Museum, and feature more than 75 beloved contemporary authors, artists and playwrights.

To visit or view hours of operation, visit the AWM site here.

Hours of Operation. Proof of vaccination required.
Thursday – Monday, 10am – 5pm