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Level Up: Writers & Gamers American Writers Museum

1 Jun 2024 — 5 May 2025

This exhibition explores storytelling in gaming from Dungeons & Dragons in the 1970s to today's immersive video games. You'll learn about Live Action Role Playing, Decision Trees, Character Creation, and more.

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American Writers Museum: Entry Ticket

  • Admission to the American Writers Museum
  • Access to permanent and temporary exhibitions
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Dive into the fantastical world of the written word at the American Writers Museum. The only museum of its kind in the nation, the American Writers Museum features fun and interactive exhibits for readers and writers of all ages. Explore more than 400 years of American writing of all genres, vintage typewriters, a Word Waterfall, word games and a Surprise Bookshelf that includes sounds, smells, videos and dioramas. Experience this gem of a museum, located just steps from the Riverwalk and Millennium Park.

Opening hours

American Writers Museum

Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00

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American Writers Museum
180 North Michigan Avenue, 60601, Chicago
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Marilyn,  United States United States
19 Feb 2024
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Very well organized, enjoyable to engage interactively and a joy to read about so many familiar writers. I'll be back
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20 Apr 2024
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