On May 16th, the long-awaited American Writers Museum will open in the heart of Chicago’s tourist district. Located at 108 North Michigan Avenue, not far from the world famous Art Institute and Millennium Park, the museum features multimedia installations, permanent and special exhibitions, a children’s literature gallery, a “word waterfall”, historic books, and author readings.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with tickets ranging from $12 for adults to free admission for children under 12.