21Dec
December Free Museum Day
American Writers Museum
Watch the video to learn more about American Prophets and plan your visit here!
“Amazing place to reflect on American voices, for people who love to read and write and explore what it means to develop their own voice.”
visitor testimonials
“It’s a beautiful and very worthwhile place, quiet, flowing and very interactive.”
“Love this museum! Place for you who enjoy any kind of literature, from novel, speech, song, poem, poetry, history of literature, etc.”
find your words
Hover over the images to see what our visitors are saying!
"The Dark Testament exhibition on black writers and their fight against racial injustice during the 1800-1900s was the best part, in my opinion." - Kelsie, August 2023
"It's inclusive and diverse, not just in the writers featured but also in the types of writing and information. The opportunity to type an old school typewriter again was a nice surprise" - Sharon, January 2024
"What a great little find. Wonderfully interactive and very thought provoking for all ages." -Joyce, January 2024
Upcoming Programs
05Jan
Winter Writing Institute (Online)
AWM Education Online
19Jan
Monthly Free Museum Day
American Writers Museum
22Jan
Religion and Journalism in Chicago with Mary Ann Ahern (IN PERSON)
American Writers Museum
No event found!
Share your story with us when you visit!
#americanwritersmuseum
The American Writers Museum acknowledges the support of the Illinois Arts Council
AWM Staff Picks: December 2025
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
AWM Staff Picks: November 2025
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
AWM Staff Picks: October 2025
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
AWM Staff Picks: September 2025
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
AWM Staff Picks: August 2025
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
American Writers Museum Announces OnWord 2025 Benefit Honorees
Featuring David Grann, Brit Bennett, and Peter Sagal in a celebration of writers, teachers, and [...]
Writers & Gamers Celebrated at American Writers Museum Exhibit
In the latest issue of Back Alley Games, columnist Jonah White explores Level Up: Writers [...]
American Writers Museum Launches New Special Exhibit and Programming Series “American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture”
Initiative supported by a generous grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. Chicago, Illinois (March 19, 2025) [...]