American Writers Museum Ticket in Chicago

Discovering the Evolution of American Literature

From typewriters to touchscreens, the American Writers Museum in Chicago showcases centuries of American writing and its impact on culture! As the first American writers museum in the nation to exhibit the works of American authors, it reveals the literary structure of America through immersive and interactive displays. Meet the giants of American literature from every state and genre, from Frederick Douglass to Mark Twain, Ray Bradbury, and Hisaye Yamamoto!

Featured Exhibits

Permanent Exhibition:
Introduces the history of American literature by period, highlighting the works and lives of representative authors.
You can experience the lives and works of famous writers such as Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, and Maya Angelou more closely through their original manuscripts, personal belongings, and photographs.

Interactive Exhibition:
Experience the works more vividly through interactive exhibitions using various technologies such as touchscreens, audio guides, and augmented reality, and feel as if you are participating in the creative process of the writers.