Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
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. Indianapolis is where it stands. It dates from 2011.
A museum inside Indianapolis
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 20°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Franklin Township is the nearest base
Franklin Township is 11 miles southeast, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Indianapolis (IND) has airline service, about 8 miles from Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library.
Established in 2011
Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library dates from 2011. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
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. It opened in January 2011 and was located in The Emelie, a structure on the National Register of Historic Places at 340 North Senate Avenue in Indianapolis, Indiana, until January 2019. Funding for a new building at 543 Indiana Avenue was secured, and the library reopened to the public on November 9, 2019.
The library serves as a cultural and educational resource facility, museum, art gallery, and reading room. It supports language and visual arts education through programs and outreach activities with other local arts organizations to foster a strong arts network for both the local and national communities.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2011
- Wikipedia readers
- 4.4K a year
Overnight near Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
Places to stay start in Franklin Township (12) and Greenwood (14).
- 1Lucas Oil Stadium
- 2Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- 3Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument
- 4Hinkle Fieldhouse
- 5Indianapolis Zoo
- 6Indianapolis Museum of Art
- 7The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
- 8Old National Centre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | in town | — | — | 910,638 | $225K | D |
| Center Township | in town | — | — | 155,258 | $170K | — |
| Franklin Township | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 67,488 | $270K | — |
| Greenwood | 12 mi south | 20 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 69,349 | $276K | C+ |
| Pleasant Township | 14 mi south | 20 min | 15 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 68,110 | $254K | — |
| Franklin | 20 mi south | 30 min | 11 7 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 26,743 | $232K | B |
| Center Township | 21 mi east | 30 min | 12 9 hotels · 3 campgrounds | 31,974 | $224K | — |
| Greenfield | 21 mi east | 30 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 campground | 26,544 | $216K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
The best known nearby are within 5 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaLucas Oil Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaGainbridge Fieldhouse
3in town LandmarkSoldiers' and Sailors' Monument
45 mi Stadium & arenaHinkle Fieldhouse
5in town Zoo & aquariumIndianapolis Zoo
64 mi MuseumIndianapolis Museum of Art428K visitors a year
72 mi MuseumThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis1.0M visitors a year
8in town TheatreOld National CentrePhoto credits
Lucas Oil Stadium: Josh Hallett from Winter Haven, FL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Gainbridge Fieldhouse: Durin at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument: alexeatswhales, CC BY 2.0 · Hinkle Fieldhouse: Peetlesnumber1, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Indianapolis Zoo: User:Durin-en, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Indianapolis Museum of Art: No machine-readable author provided. Cszmurlo assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY 3.0 · The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: HstryQT, CC BY 3.0 · Old National Centre: C. Bedford Crenshaw, aka Bedford at en.wikipedia, Attribution
Your questions on Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
Is Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library in Indianapolis?
Yes. It’s inside Indianapolis, IN.
When is the best time to visit Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
How far is Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library from Cincinnati?
About 99 miles southeast of Cincinnati, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library?
Indianapolis (IND), about 8 miles away.
Where should I stay near Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library?
Franklin Township (11 mi, 12 places to stay), Greenwood (12 mi, 14 places to stay) and Pleasant Township (14 mi, 15 places to stay).
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