Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library
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Happy 100th Kurt Jr.! Amazing tribute to a one of a kind being. A tour with Curator Chris is an experience not to be missed. A concise history of the man for those learning about Kurt for the first time that had my guest (a non-KV super fan… a Nonnegut? Cringe?) nodding, smiling, laughing, and genuinely interested in learning more about this treasured hoosier she doesn’t typically read. If you are a die hard you’ll probably want some time to digest all they have to offer. If his life and writings changed your life and how you view it, be warned, it can be emotional….how did his clarinet case (handwriting) get me so emo? Take a trip, become a member, tell your friends. Speechless. “This is my Graceland” -A.V. (Post script, really cool gift shop with nice blend tees under $25. Kurt is so proud wherever he is hanging out in time).
Troy Thompson
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Their heart is in the right place, but this is not a good museum. Want to learn about Kurt Vonnegut? Good luck. The timeline is jumbled and hard to follow, and I went back and forth a number of times but couldn't figure out when he died (FYI: he died in 2007. Can you find it on the timeline photo? Can you figure out how to read the timeline in order?!). There's not much "there" there with the exception of an excellent standalone section about the bombing of Dresden and Vonnegut's involvement in that episode. The museum seems to have money, and good designers, but they haven't figure out their content or who their visitors are yet. Just FYI, I admire Vonnegut a lot and was looking forward to learning more about him. Disappointed.
Jack Cheng
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I’ve wanted to tour the Vonnegut museum for some time now. I wasn’t sure what to expect, luckily my coming in unprepared allowed me to be pleasantly surprised. The museum was full of artifacts and memorabilia to tell the story of Kurt’s life and paint the picture of his career. But our experience wouldn’t have been the same without the tour guide. Chris was exactly the right person for a trip into post modern literary nostalgia. He had a wealth of knowledge, a fitting sense of humor, and a personality that made you want to hang around and stay trapped in the amber of the moment - five stars!!
Isaac Andresky
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Stellar museum - small size, but experiential. I thought I’d listen to more of the audio clips for a self-guided tour, but I ended up just looking at the quotes, the artwork dedicated to Mr Vonnegut’s work, and his own art. Placing the historical context of his work as well as the women whose lives shaped his perspective was truly an experience. Would recommend to any literature or history buff, or anyone looking for a unique museum experience
Kathryn Ponte
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We've been trying to get here for a long time. Use caution as it may be closed on most Federal Holidays. The museum is very cool and well worth the trip. It seems small inside - I was expecting more. I'm not certain what "more", but something. Perhaps displays with more info on each book - when it was written (start / finished) and what it was saying about society in the moment? idk Maybe I'm asking too much. We will return!
Paul Strain
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Our tour Guide, Chris was very entertaining and knew a lot about the history of Kurt Vonnegut and his family. The gift shop was wonderful with all Kurt’s book and some other authors, also some local to Indianapolis. The bar upstairs was inviting. We brought in a sack lunch and ate outside on the balcony. For dessert we had one of the delicious ice creams and a root beer float.
Gina Duryea
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543 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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(317) 423-0391
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Website
vonnegutlibrary.org
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The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is dedicated to championing the literary, artistic, and cultural contributions of the late writer, artist, and Indianapolis native Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
attractions: Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, Indiana State Museum, Indiana War Memorial & Museum, Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre Hotel, Indianapolis Canal Walk, Indianapolis Canal Walk, Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites, Eiteljorg Museum, Military Park, IMAX Theatre in the Indiana State Museum, restaurants: ClusterTruck, Loughmiller's Pub & Eatery, Downtown Olly's, El Toro Bravo Downtown, Lincoln Square Pancake House, Fresco Italian Cafe on the Canal, Bento Asian Bistro, Delhi Palace Restaurant, Pronta Pizzeria, Ali'i Poke - Downtown Indy
