Reviews of American Writers Museum (Museum)

Laura Fierce

Great museum for people who love writers and writing! There is a small section for kids and children's literature. It's a great place to go and read. My favorite part was the writer's portion, where you can try your chance on old typewriters, it makes you realize how much you rely on spellcheck and auto fill.

Paul Rowan

This Museum is a hidden gem for anyone who enjoys or has been influenced by American writers. It's compact but extremely informative. Right now there's a Dylan retrospective that I found mildly interesting. But the design and the interactive access to information is very well thought out and executed. There's even a children's section, which of course as an adult I had to visit. Maurice Sendak? You can type on some old manual machines that are adjacent to the exhibit of actual typewriters used by noted authors. Not to be missed IMO.

Charity Watchdog

Excellent cultural asset for Chicago and the whole country. Well-run nonprofit.

Jacklyn Andersen

Amazing exhibits. Interactive too.

Jacqueline Stewart

This small museum is a gem. It's about who WE are, as discerned through the writing of a diverse group of writers. It's also about writing, what makes it powerful, what makes it move us. You'll come away feeling uplifted, a gift in these distressing times.

Evan Higa

Fascinating museum. They managed to pack quite a bit of content in, considering the space is not that big. Loved the Bob Dylan exhibit. Highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in American writing and its history.

Robin Kelley

Loved the Dylan exhibit! A great place to reconnect with your inner writer!

Laura Hatch

An oasis of peacefulness within the city.

Lucy Pabst

This place is amazing. Plan to hang out awhile in the readers room and play with the typewriters. Get inspired.

William Kresse

This place is fantastic!

Daniel Goetschel

Great Bob Dylan exhibit now through April 2019

usreyusra

Great little museum! Looks small but pack a ton of information. You'll need around 2-3 hours to see/read everything.

Em Allan

Nice museum but would like to see more original material

Michael Ruane

Worth every minute spent here

Michael Levin

Top notch programming

Amanda Clark Reed

Magical and inspiring. My family (including 10 and 7 year olds) loved every bit of our experience. Highly recommended.

Charles Gauthier

Very nice little museum. All the little interactive pieces make if fun for all ages.

Nancy Gladd

I loved this museum. Even though it's small, it has a lot to offer. Especially if you want to be writer

Marilyn Mahoney

Give yourself plenty of time.

Mike

Great place to expand your knowledge of American writers and authors

Kia Brown

Had a great experience. Enjoyed the exhibits

Heather Canham

Interesting and highly entertaining! There are interactive bits all throughout the museum with trivia, games, and move this bit for more information. We really enjoyed the typewriters and story canvas stations. Must see, even if you only remotely like the written word or history.

Comfort Agboola

This place is an amazing addition to the wonderful museums in Chicago. The staff is also very helpful.

Dani Arnold

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the museum. It's so interactive and there is a ton of great information. Definitely don't try to hurry through. Take your time and check out everything! We didn't bring any kids but the room about children's books is wonderful. This is absolutely worth the visit. I highly recommend it.

Bryan Mathews

I think you should go! This was the main thing I wanted to do on my most recent trip to Chicago. I've been enjoying several kinds of writing for a while now, so I was curious what I could learn and enjoy here. They do have a couple exhibits showing historical things (incl. how public libraries got started!), about half of the place dedicated to all sorts of writers and their works, and then interactive exhibits. Definitely a fun and interesting place. I also learned about a couple classics that I need to read that I'd so far figured I wouldn't enjoy (mainly Death of a Salesman). Maybe you'll find something, too!

louis jackson

This place is a must see

Malaz Ebrahim

Lots of really cool stuff and there are type writers to play on which I found fun

Justin Taylor

Great, incredibly interactive museum. Highly recommended.

Ralph Martins

Really good museum for anyone who likes words.

J Madison

I absolutely enjoyed The American Writers Museum. It was so interactive & enjoyable. I spent about 3 hours going through the museum. I read for an hour in their "reading" room; they didn't mind! Definitely returning on my next trip to Chicago!

Paul Stevenson

A nice museum, if a bit small. It's a nice way to spend an hour or two if you are a literary buff.

Sandra Hughes

Great Museum! Small, but impressive. Loved the interactive elements. And the tiny gift shop has wonderful selections.

Alejandro Hernandez

Interesting place. Attended for a retiree. Had little change to read all materials. Definitely will come back with more time.

Bonnie Watt

Great museum, if you like to read as one would assume most patrons of the American Writers would. Amazing digital art, fun interactive exhibits, nice staff, great location for tourists. As I local I took an Uber from the north side to avoid the expensive parking. Wonderful trip, helped me make a better informed must read list. Would definitely return over and over again.

Lori Daker

Great museum for people who like to read. Admission is very reasonable!

Ryan Arnold

Love love love love love.

Margaret Kane

A wonderful hidden gem in Chicago! A must see for fellow writers, those who enjoy writing and a place where you are such surrounded by the history and stories of American literary giants. They also have a fantastic children's section!

Jules Mermelstein

Excellent small museum about writing and writers and creative people in general.

Sangyeon Cho

If you love American literature, it is a place to go. But if you like literature, you have the time, it is worth a visit. You can indirectly experience how American writers get inspired and made their work. You can also write directly using various types of typing machine.

C.K. Shirley

Really enjoyed the museum, which was a unquie experience. Spent a couple hours there with my daughter who had a great time using the typewriters. I thought it would be nice to leave a review with sentence fragments and run-on sentences; enjoy.

Fritz Golman

This is a very well done exhibit. The subject doesn't, on the surface, lend itself to a museum but the curators have taken up that challenge and the result is quite amazing. You'll likely be intermixed with a lot of school groups, too.

Tony Lee

All the hands on exhibits are wonderful...children couldnt believe there were such things as typewriters!

Eric Grossmann

I had the good fortune of working in the same building as the American Writers Museum and was so impressed with it upon my first visit that I decided to take out a membership. This museum is a great place to come for both inspiration and solid reading recommendations. For me, being normally influenced by international writers of global genres, the American Writers Museum is a good place to come to center myself on writers from my own Nation-State, the United States, and writers pivotal to our national history. I recommend sitting down and taking the time to read from some of their books on display and allowing ample time to slowly meander down their timeline. For me, this museum is an important place, because I would rather be well-versed in the writings of Frederick Douglass before knowing those of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, but ideally to know both of the two: writers both of the domestic sphere and the international, or global variety, but first to know the American. To know thyself before others. I highly recommend this museum.

A Howard

Perfect Place for a Reader. This museum has an entire wall with mini-stations floor reading about famous American authors, as well as some fun interactive exhibits. On display in September 2019 were the typewriters of famous authors and a fabulous collection of Dylan memorabilia with videos to view & audio listening stations, records, magazines, and memorabilia. Best exhibit are the large broadsheets about Chicago-born and based authors, newspapermen & women and activists. That exhibit is permanent. Large reading space. A++

Paxton Anthony Murphy

This is a Bibliophile's Paradise!

Ibrahim Abouzeid

A must visit place for writers. I also liked Bob Dylan section

Gary Halversen

Fantastic Lesser known museum in Chicago. I really loved it.

Andrew L

Good exposure to all American writers! Some games for the buffs and children alike! You can also practice your typewriter skills.

Beverly Russell

Top notch, loved it, will be back.

William Berthouex

Wonderful small museum about American (United States) Writers.

Cindy Oldham

It was a nice place. Lots of writers showcased. I would recommend it.

jeanne findlay

A hidden gem

Abdul Hakam

The American Writers Museum is a museum of American Literature and writing that opened in Chicago in May 2017. The museum was designed by Amaze Design of Boston. The new museum was inspired by the Dublin Writers Museum.

Lara Dieckmann

Intriguing, thorough, multidimensional. A fantastic experience!

tbrennanil

Took my wife and two older boys to the American Writers Museum. Located on Michigan Ave a half block north of Millennium Park. Spent over an hour there. Exhibits are modern, innovative, and interactive. Sucked us in. Both permanent and rotating exhibits. Not the best for young children, but any middle school kids on up will love this place. Great idea to pair it up with other close by attractions like Art Institute, Millennium Park, theaters, or a walk along the river.

Tyson Sangster

Small, but good quality museum. Interactive

Djuana Stoakley

Best downtown museum. Perfect for an intimate visit.

BroncoNE

This museum is fairly new. It has something for everyone, including children. The displays are varied, interactive, and informative. We had a great visit. There's a small shop where you can purchase unique souvenirs. Anyone that loves reading will find something to enjoy. Highly recommend!

RJ Coleman

A must-see for all ages, anyone interested in writing and writers.

Kateryna Khodzhaieva

I like literature and absolutely enjoyed the museum! Made a list of books to read :)

Paul Navarro

So much fun! A little small but a great way to kill a couple of hours if you're interested in American authors

Antonio Porras

Very cool. Maybe on the smaller side, but every bit of space is well used.

Iris Orprecio-Price

Great exhibits, awesome interactive media. You will enjoy it whether you came to research, or seek literary inspiration, or take Instagram-worthy selfies with cool writing themed backgrounds.

Phil Sterdt

Great exhibit on Bob Dylan

Farnoosh Brock

Beautiful museum for the writer and the reader in me . Very well done. $12 entrance fee was reasonable. You experience the significant authors, essayiste, speech writers, key story teller movers and shakers in American history and it is so well done. Didn’t really care for the Bob Dylan section. He was a singer and then wrote something but a whole wing dedicated to him? Eh. Rest was great. Great great for writers and avid readers.

Aamir Burki

Great experience, small but powerful. Kids stayed busy with a few of the exhibits

Old Man Winter

This museum is relatively new. I went for a special event/book signing and was happily surprised. It is literally a gem. I checked out the Bob Dylan exhibition while there, it was fascinating. It is right in the heart of the tourist areas so traffic, congestion, etc., bad for a local like me, good for tourists.

Kathy Reyes

I really enjoyed the atmosphere in the children's section. It brings back memories and there are couches to sit and read books. There are typewriters that people can use. I had a lovely time overall. Writers and book lovers alike will have a great time here!

Alton Yu

Great educational resource! Entertaining place as well. Will surely take my daughter here!

barbara lino

Hoping to go there with my friends

Aloka A

Got a wealth of information here on famous writers of America.

Janet Long

Fantastic! There was so much to read about, very interesting.

Clare Stopher

Cool new interactive museum!

Scott Wheeler

Fantastic modern exhibits that encourage visitor participation. Many different interactive exhibits. An excellent Portrail of the history of writers in Chicago and the rest of the country.

Matthew Wetzel

Great experience. Good value. Museum is incredibly interactive

Melissa Locke

Good for its size. On the second floor of the building.

Jenn Smith

Like a kid in a candy store I could have stayed here for hours upon hours. Packed with fun interactive and educational exhibits on over 100 influential writers of books, music, poetry, news and much more. The wall of wonders engages all of your senses (sight, sound, touch, and even smell!). Children's section, word games, and two rotaing exhibit rooms are just a bit of the continual never boring elements! A must visit destination in downtown Chicago!!

Allen Dennis

Fun & interactive. 12$ adult entry. You will learn a new author for sure.

Catherine Grandorff

In a place that could be bogged down by plaques, this innovative museum offers amazingly interactive, unique exhibits. A must for anyone who writes or loves writing!

Amy Gonte

This was pretty good. An overwhelming amount of information on writers. Biggest disappointment was that there was nothing on To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee. That was such an iconic book, not sure why that wouldn't be there. Perhaps they rotate the displays. Good place to bring children. They have some hands on things that kids would like and a lot of info on children's books.

Clay K.

I really appreciated this museum's expanded view of what it means to be a writer -- they include information on not just authors but also songwriters, chefs, and rappers. The graphics used in the displays are interesting and interactive as well. I spent about 1.5 hours here, but you could really go fast and spend less than 45 minutes. Although the information was extremely varied and interesting, it's really only presented at a High School level. A great place for families with young kids, not so much people in their 20's.

Alex Aquino

A unique and interactive take on the history of American ideas as shown through the written word. Great activity, specially when the weather is not as forgiving in Chicago.

Robert DS

Nice new museum

Sylvi Z

good info and inspiration

Alma Vera

Fabulous, interactive museum. A must-see if you love and appreciate American literature.

Jordan Simons

Really interesting and informative exhibits. Very fun experience that is a little more off the beaten path. Really good price for what is inside. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to do something for around 2 hours.

Kindra Foster

As a writer myself, I was excited to see this museum. The quality of the exhibits is stellar! There is tons of interactivity to make it fun, and the information shared was truly interesting. Each writer display includes a mini biography, a small excerpt of their work, and a comment from someone who knew them summing up the nature and value of their work. My favorite part was the room full of typewriters that belonged to famous writers, from Hemingway to Angelou. The interactive tables with audio readings was amazing! All of the interactive activities related to writing at first seemed gratuitous, but I did find myself enjoying them. To really enjoy this museum, be sure you have plenty of time to immerse yourself in the abundance of written material! And put yourself in the frame of mind to think, not just hear. The only disappointment for me was that there were not more artifacts from famous writers. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon!

Shadowsage

It was not what i was expecting- it was better! Based around writing and the creative process and how writing happens.

jamilla gray

If you're a book lover this place is everything. Very interactive and easy to get around. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here.

Joy Brownridge

Great museum, so worth the cost. They have packed in tons of information on all kinds of writers and it's very interactive. Fully approved for your inner nerd!

Joel Hensel

This museum excelled at creating interactive and interesting exhibits. I could've spent four or five hours here with sustained interest.

mark davies

Excellent museum

Jenny Wang

This little museum was highly interactive. They use multiple ways to help people learn- hearing, reading, even displays that are a bit more tactile/ interactive. They have touch screen displays and a wall of quotes that are a mix of audio, script etc on the source if you flip it. Very cool. Loved the Frederick Douglass room that even had QR codes that link to an online source.

Silvana Johnston

This is a great place to go if you want to relax and enjoy history.

Harry Madorin

Neat museum, Dylan exhibit great

Grace Augustin

The writer in me was inspired. (Bring pen and paper!) The literary enthusiast in me geeked out. I love this place! Went with my sister and was enthralled from the moment we walked inside. I loved the Bob Dylan exhibit, which was a wonderful reminder and exploration of what it means to be a writer. The typewriters were a highlight of my visit. I've never used one before, and found them very inspiring. It was such a special experience to write poetry on a typewriter, where I can't erase and each mark I make is permanent. I definitely recommend a visit to all who love writing, reading, and all things books.

Pamela Papillon

A fascinating experience, which they have built around a number of creative, interactive exhibits. It is very informative about the history of American writing, and they have an inclusive perspective, which is enlightening about many of the writers to whom we were not usually exposed in school. Most of the exhibits are very concise, which makes the visitor feel as if she has had the chance to absorb some of the most salient facts about each of the writers without being overwhelmed by masses of data. The exhibit which asks the visitor to choose her favorite writers and books can use some work, because it doesn't have a very large list of works from which to choose, and the user interface is clumsy. On the whole, however, this museum offers a unique way of interacting with the history of American writing, and is worth an hour or two of your time.

Ariel Gamiño

This was an amazing experience. There were typewriters which really appealed to the children.

Mark Zinck

Really enjoyed this place. Unfortunately we were there only two hours, but we plan on going back to get the full experience. If you have any interest in American novelists, journalists, poets, etc. I highly recommend the American Writers Museum.

Marcy Randle

The kids LOVED IT! Especially the typewriters

Timothy Stasukewicz

My out-of-town guests enjoyed it.

elma menkovic

beautiful place`

Rochelle Gonzales

Small museum that you can see in an hour of you have some time to kill. Will give you some ideas of books/authors that should be added to you reading list. Don't set your expectations too high though.

Angela Neidermann

I had a wonderful time with the children on a field trip!

Casey Abbott

The most interactive museum I've ever been to! I really loved it. So informative and fun. A great place for kids and adults.

charles lawhun

Fun place to visit. Loved the writers party with the bourbon May I Have Another. Yummy.

Anna Clement

This museum is a joke. It should be free because there is absolutely nothing there! It is very small and all you can see are the photos of the writers and some short explanation of their works! Paid $12 for nothing! Extremely disappointed! Don't understand why other people like it so much. Should not be called "a museum " - not a single one exhibit there!

Kaytlin Williams

This is a nice little museum right on the main street near other Better known Chicago attractions. It’s very interesting and well put together. Worth the visit if you have extra time in Chicago. The list of American authors is both informative and interesting.

Danette McKinley

Wonderful place that celebrates American authors. Lots of interactive exhibits. And there's a children's room

Ted Morrissey

Wonderfully interactive and fun. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Adair Dance Academy

Fascinating place for readers and authors. Allow a couple hours minimum. We only had an hour and could've enjoyed this place much longer. A real gem.

Maria Feldman

Plenty of resources and exhibits.

Christopher Vaughn

Very nice small museum. Very interesting exhibits.

Stacy Smith

Loved this place. Fun to learn about the writers! We only had one hour. Could have easily spent more time.

rvagourmet

A great space for literary fans. I loved the "Word Waterfall" and the bay of working old-fashioned typewriters!! There are many interactive parts to the museum as well. The special exhibit focused on Bob Dylan. The gift shop is small but well appointed. There is a $12 admission fee and only a student discount.

Eric Curtis

Super cool exhibit. Brought in authors to the exhibit that I did not realize it even think of as authors. Very well put together. Very quiet. Had a neat interactive exhibit that you can contribute to as a museum guest. Things start off arranged in chronological order by timer period, and give examples of authors from different genres, including women and minorities. Even brought out some things I didn't consider real writing. Sometime when I have more time I want to go back and slow down, read more of it

Adriana Salgado

Really fun, will visit again in near future

Angela Owen

Little squirrels storytime is so cool ~ we love it!!!

Alexander Howard

I took my girlfriend that is a writer and she absolutely loved it! I am not as into this stuff but I enjoyed everything about this museum when I walked in. There are so many interactive pieces and things to get anyone excited about writing. There were funny dialogue generators, a word game you could play with others, and even typewriters for people to write their own or continue another's story. Even if you don't think you're into writing, you've made the wrong choice if you skip this museum.

CK Palani

Very informative. One can be really proud of the American authors and the literature they created. As a senior I only paid $8. 00 for the privilege

Steve

We spent an entire day at the American Writers Museum, and hope to go back again with our grandchildren. We were lucky to have the opportunity to enjoy the Edgar Allen Poe Tour, and found our guide to be highly knowledgeable. We’ve recommended this museum to many of our friends in Bloomington, Illinois. Thank you, Chicago, for another wonderful cultural destination!

Sarah Feil

Something I was, unknowingly, waiting for. Literature--the highest of the arts. Well represented here--unless you're looking for Virginia Woolf, but wait, she wasn't an American so my favourite writer wasn't here. I will still give it five stars for being the only museum of its kind in the world. Guess I need to make a trip to London.

Beth Cleary

What a beautifully-conceived homage to Writing on this continent, since Conquest, in its many forms. The special contemplative exhibit on W.S.Merwin's poems-and-trees is stunning, very moving. The museum is dazzlingly contemporary and high-tech, yet manages to be hands on and even old school -- the typewriters, and their live sounds! Just as America can't stoop any lower, get any dumber, this place Arises. Such hope, in the idea of it, the manifestation of it, its inclusivities, intelligence. Thank you, so much.

Roma in America

I did not know much about American writers. Now I know much more and have a list of what to read first! Great place to learn!

Arufonsu Shisho

Was a nice museum, had fun going through it with my girlfriend. Was only $12 to get in.

Mme. Suzanne Giacotto

An amazing array of American writers literary & song.

Angela Cupeles

Fascinating, l spent all of my time in the Chicago writers area. Need to go back to explore the other sections. Very helpful staff.

Christine Williams

Such an impressive and interactice exhibit of American authors over time. The word waterfall, the typewriters, everything was so fun to experience

Paul Bruno

A hidden gem! I could have spent all day in this intimate, interactive venue. All senses are engaged (except taste!). Set aside at least an hour of your time to escape the hustle and bustle of the city outside. Plan to return over and over again. A visit to the museum will definitely compel you to wipe the dust off of a cherished book and immerse yourself in the prose of a favorite author.

Claudia Durand

A great small museum for adults and children. Has lots of interactive exhibits, and typewriters which kids love to use. Features information on prominent Chicago writers and has a pretty large reading library, including a kid's reading room. It's included in the GO Pass and is right along Michigan Avenue, so it is great to duck inside for an airconditioned break.

Anna Garcia

Went on a field trip with our students and it was beyond beautiful. The kids had an opportunity to listen and speak to an actual author Keah Brown and they loves every minute of it. She also signed and gave them each a copy of her book and they enjoyed that too. So much to learn and explore in this museum. I will definitely be returning soon with my family. Ty so much everyone @American Writers Museum we appreciated everything.

Stephanie Gwee

Love this museum! Place for you who enjoy any kind of literature, from novel, speech, song, poem, poetry, history of literature, etc. When I visited this museum, they have Bob Dylan's exhibition, which I found it really interesting. There is one section for children (with children books and activity). I also love their 3D lighting in the wall with many pieces of writing. Another favorite section, we can type our own poetry, poem, plot of story and hang it on the wall or let it in the typewriter machine to continued by others. Last thing, I enjoy the interactive part and some motivational quotes by famous writers. Great job and thumbs up for this museum!

Allen Walker

What a fantastic museum. I've never been as impressed by the way information is presented. Every exhibit was broad enough to tell a full story and be taken in at face value but also deep enough to dig into.

Kamil Karaali

If you are into literature, this place is a "must see". Not a very big museum but the timeline about American writers is very beautiful and informative. There are many interactive sources as well. The gift shop was excellent and the employee were very friendly.

Tony Loret de Mola

A real gem. My wife and I just happened upon it. What a wonderful surprise! If you love to read this is a must for you, you won't regret it.

Chris Coleman

A truly inspiring place where the greatest poets like Edgar Allan Poe have their special spots. There should be more museums like this in Chicago, we as the nation don't read much and that's how we are losing the knowledge of previous generations... The $12 fee seems symbolic, definitely worth visiting.

Emma Tumman

This is a really nicely laid out museum. Loads of content you can interact with, and lots to read and learn. It's easy to spend an hour here, which is great for the entrance fee. They have restrooms, but no cafe. The shop has a few interesting bits too. Glad I popped in today!

Linda Weddle

I went there with my 16-year-old granddaughter. I am a writer, she is an aspiring journalist. We both enjoyed it. We spent about two hours wandering around and interacting with the interactive displays. I think our favorite was the typewriters - where you write the first line/paragraph of a story and then the next person adds a line, etc. My granddaughter returned several times to the typewriter she had used to see what people had added. (The museum is thinking about publishing a book with stories visitors have written.) Also, a little perplexed at the reviewer who said there was nothing about Harper Lee - because there was. She was in the timeline with the other well-known authors. If you're at all interested in reading and writing, I would highly recommend.

Teresa Henning

Family place good to bring kids

Ashwin S

A very nicely set up museum right in downtown Chicago. Interesting exhibits cover the history of American writers and poets right from the 16th-17th centuries. There's an exhibit about children's literature too, bundled with some activities which would be interesting for kids. There's a lot of detail that has been put into each author/poet in the timeline display. One of the highlights is the typewriter display which has about 10 different kinds of typewriters where you can either start/contribute to an ongoing story, or just type anything out on the museum letterhead and take it home with you as a cool souvenir! At a nominal entry price and friendly staff, this nice little museum is one of the must see places in Chicago for whoever loves reading.

Eric J

A unique and informative look into the history of American lit. Worth the visit.

Timothy Seevers II

The best museum I've ever visited! With it only being one floor, I assumed it wouldn't take long to peruse; however, the Writers Museum packs plenty of experiential exhibits into one small space to keep a patron busy for at least 2 hours. From trying your hand at typing a letter on an early 20th century typewriter to computerized tables with writing exercises and games, this place immerses the visit into a highly interactive experience. If you're an English teacher, this museum is for you! If you're not, this place is still worth the price of admission.

Jess Wollin

I absolutely loved this museum. I live 13 hrs away from Chicago, but I am so glad that I was able to fit a visit in here. There were two places I wanted to see - Millenium Park and American Writers Museum. Chicago has a lot of things to see, but I've never seen a writers museum before... close to it would be the Edgar Allen Poe museum in Virginia. But this included more vast exihibits of genres and had many interactive sections. I specifically loved the typewriter area where you can sit and add to a story. The digital tables with word games were fun, too. The Bob Dylan exhibit was fantastic! I spent the majority of my time browsing through just that. If I lived here, I would definitely have a membership and spend much of my free time there.

Chirag Savla

Excellent place where there is lots to read. You can easily spend around 3 to 4 hours of u are in literature.

Mary Hickey

Outstanding collection! The museum is interactive. I took my 12 yr. old grandson and we both found something to like (I am 83.) A collection of typewriters you could use. A temporary exhibit featuring Bob Dylan. A reading room with iconic books. Convenient location and parking near Millenium Park. I can't wait to go back by myself!

Judith Gaskell

Interesting, but not much to it considering the entrance fee.

Patricia Bernstein

So much info and fun games

Brandon Arps

Cool place, wished they had some display for banned books.

Adrienne Tongate

This is a wonderful museum. It is very interactive (interactive screens, typewriters where you can write your own story, or contribute to what others have started) and they've done a lot to bring writing alive. I highly recommend!

L Kennedy

The exhibits are very well put together, very informative, flows thru history nicely.

iliana genkova

I am a member and go periodically when the exhibits change. I like the layout of the museum, the interactive sections, the contents of their exhibit. I often go to their events too.

Anabel Pachano-Arismendi

Very complete, small place but interesting and fun

dchi85

The Bob Dylan exhibit is small but excellent !!

Ryan Litwiller

Great museum, probably the cheapest activity you can do in downtown Chicago to occupy yourself for hours inside. Really great exhibits and lots of interactive aspects.

Jerod Ferry

A museum that inspires you to read and write! Also has great exhibits for kids

Valante Grant

This is a writer's paradise! It is an amazing collection of literary works and authors' stories. I love the interactive spaces. They brilliantly combine the age old art of writing with modern technology. You will leave there inspired to write and planning to come back.

Anna Jones

This was really rad! I enjoyed the Bob Dylan section.