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American Writers Museum, Theatre District
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American Writers Museum

  • 4.7838 reviews
  • $$
  • Open now · till 5 pm

The American Writers Museum offers an engaging, interactive experience celebrating U.S. authors and storytelling. Expect hands-on exhibits, rotating installations, and a lively yet contemplative atmosphere perfect for literary discovery and photo opportunities.

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When is American Writers Museum open?

Mon–Wed 10 AM–5 PM; Thu closed; Fri–Sun 10 AM–5 PM.

When is the best time to visit American Writers Museum?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is American Writers Museum indoors or outdoors?

Indoors: a good pick when it rains.

How much does American Writers Museum cost?

Google lists its prices as $$.

Where is American Writers Museum?

180 North Michigan Ave,Chicago, IL 60601.

Right now · 3:00 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Open till 5 pm
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Indoors

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now · till 5 pm
monday
10 AM–5 PM
tuesday
10 AM–5 PM
wednesday
10 AM–5 PM
thursday
Closed
friday
10 AM–5 PM
saturday
10 AM–5 PM
sundayToday
10 AM–5 PM

Where and how

  1. 1 American Writers Museum
  2. 2 Emerald Loop Bar & Grill · 3 min
  3. 3 Chicago Cultural Center · 3 min
  4. 4 Millennium Monument · 3 min
  5. 5 State and Lake Chicago Tavern · 4 min
180 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601(opens the map)DirectionsTo Theatre DistrictCall+13123748790Websiteamericanwritersmuseum.org

Good to know

  • Indoors
  • Price $$
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.7from 838 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Weekend outings
  • Photography
  • Art installations
  • Historic landmarks

The feel

  • Historic
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Solo friendly

Around Theatre District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a light layer.

Your full outfit
  • Light layerThe whole time

It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.