American Writers Museum

Outstanding, creative, all ages, fun

Love this place!! So many different things to do. I had a blast watching my college grad daughter try out the typewriters. “Where is the #1 key on this typewriter?” Each section is setup so creatively...

This is a gem

I had a meeting downtown and had an hour to kill. I visited this museum and lived it. A lot of displays worth reading. Was disappointed to not see Harper Lee or SE Hinton, but still a very comprehend ...

Surprisingly interactive!

We had a great two-hour visit here. We were impressed with how interactive the exhibits were! We played several games and tried our hand at writing a story on different typewriters. Learned some inter...

Interesting Place for a Small Dose of Literary History

Right on Michigan Avenue tucked away on a floor or two above the ground which is a step into the history of assorted U.S. writers. This is a very approachable place and has great presentation on write...

Take the time - it TAKES time to read

Engaging small museum and a good place to unwind and READ about writers, where their writing fits into the history of American history; there are some interactive displays which avid readers might enj...