James Baldwin: A Retrospective
A brief exploration of the life and legacy of James Baldwin by Gabriel Bell This [...]
Jan
The Testament of Ann Lee and the Writings of the Shakers
A new film depicts the life of the Shaker prophet Ann Lee. But what did [...]
Jan
New Works to Enter the Public Domain in 2026
The American Writers Museum’s annual roundup of some of the notable works that entered the [...]
Jan
AWM Staff Picks: January 2026
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
Jan
Chicago Museum Member Swap
Explore More Chicago with your AWM Membership! The American Writers Museum is excited to be [...]
Jan
AWM 2025 Wrapped
AWM Wrapped is back again in 2025! At the American Writers Museum, we celebrate all [...]
Dec
American Writers Museum’s New Special Exhibit, American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture Now Open Through November 2026
From literature to film, music, comedy, and more, American Prophets takes visitors on a journey [...]
Dec
AWM Staff Picks: December 2025
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
Dec
AWM Staff Picks: November 2025
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
Nov
AWM Staff Picks: October 2025
Reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from the staff of the American Writers Museum. We [...]
Oct