Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library — Attraction in Indianapolis

This was a very underwhelming experience. While there might be a couple eye catching visual effects for some of the displays, over all the museum is light on actual information about Vonnegut. The third floor is the most museum like of the entire building. Most of the floor is devoted to a very superficial exploration of Slaughterhouse Five. There is also some information about Vonnegut, however that is also fairly light in details. The second floor is mostly devoted to an almost pointless cafe. There is also a reading room/library that has had very little thought put into its curation. The second floor does have an exhibit. The four important women in Vonnegut's life. It's mostly text. It's fairly unremarkable expect they couldn't obtain a picture for one of the women. If you don't have a picture, don't do the display. The first floor is a gift shop and a bunch of underutilized open space. There seemed to be a lot of random art that depicted Vonnegut or was a stylized piece using a Vonnegut quote. Not actual information. This entire museum feels like it's what you'd expect to find at a state of Indiana museum or city of Indianapolis exhibit about Vonnegut. Not a stand alone place that is dedicated to him...

This museum is a must visit for everyone. Whether you’re a Vonnegut super fan or just an avid reader or someone who just loves history, culture, human rights, etc., this museum has something to offer for all who walk in.

The exhibit’s themselves are wonderfully organized and have a lot of care and detail put into them. The combination of Vonnegut’s own life story and artifacts along with other artist’s interpretations and inspired works all interwoven through the displays really helps to showcase the emotion and scope of Vonnegut’s life and works.

The gift shop also has anything you’d want to give the perfect gift to Vonnegut fan or the avid reader in your life. There’s even a little bar and lounge on the second floor with cocktails, beers, and coffee!

On top of all that the people here are simply wonderful and knowledgeable and kind. They make you feel welcomed in the space, and encourage you to be curious and kind just as Vonnegut would have hoped for.

Again, a must visit. So...

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...