Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
A small museum honouring Kurt Vonnegut, author of Slaughterhouse-Five, displaying his manuscripts, paintings and typewriter.
Kurt Vonnegut (1922–2007) was born in Indianapolis and wrote Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat's Cradle and other works. The museum opened in 2011 and moved in 2024 to a new location on Indiana Avenue. It displays his typewriter, manuscripts, self-drawn illustrations and artefacts related to his experience of the bombing of Dresden in World War II, along with a recreation of his study. The museum is also actively involved in campaigns against book banning. Admission is about $15, and a visit takes about an hour. It suits literature lovers. It is northwest of downtown, near the Cultural Trail.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–18:00; closed Mondays (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Central Canal Walk
- Indianapolis Cultural Trail
- Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
- Indiana State Museum
- Indiana Statehouse
- Scottish Rite Cathedral
- NCAA Hall of Champions
- White River State Park