Topic-Based Field Trips

Make every trip to the museum a new experience for your class by signing up for a themed field trip! Our themed field trips highlight a distinct topic, allowing students to more closely study significant themes found in American literature. Complimentary field trip materials will encourage students to engage with the chosen theme throughout multiple exhibits during their visit.

To book a themed trip, simply indicate your interest on your field trip request form.

Available Themes

Phot of Edgar Allan Poe content in the American Writers Museum

Haunted Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate all things spooky any time at AWM! Students will learn more about some of literature’s scarier and spookier genres, including horror, thriller, mystery, science fiction, and more.
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Native and Indigenous Literature and Writers

Students will explore the museum to learn more about the contributions of native and indigenous writers throughout American literature and history.

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A visitor at the American Writers Museum in Chicago, Illinois opens the Surprise Bookshelf cubby for Gertrude Bonnin/Zitkala-Sa's spiritual Treatise "Why I Am a Pagan,"(1902)
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A group of 8 elementary school children discuss papers they are holding in the Dark Testament exhibit at the American Writers Museum

Black History and Writers

Students will explore the museum to learn more about the significant contributions and accomplishments of Black writers throughout American history.

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Trailblazing Women Writers

Students will explore the museum to learn about prominent and influential women writers throughout American history.

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4 students pose with a display about Jane Addams at the American Writers Museum
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magnetic poetry

Poetry

Students will learn more about the history of poetry in America, as well as learn more about how American poets have influenced and shaped our culture.

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