Sponsorship

Sponsors are important partners that support AWM exhibits, programs and events. Sponsors receive recognition, special opportunities in the museum, and association with the nation’s only museum celebrating American writers. We invite you to have a conversation with us about a mutually beneficial partnership. Sponsorship gifts are completely tax-deductible.

Located in the heart of Chicago’s tourist district, just steps from Millennium Park, the American Writers Museum has a 5-star rating on Tripadvisor, where it is listed #9 of 1,387 things to do in Chicago and earned a 2023 Traveler’s Choice. It’s the opposite of a “don’t touch” museum, with modern, technology-forward, interactive, and multi-sensory elements that guide visitors through an immersive experience. At the American Writers Museum – the nation’s first and only museum celebrating American writers in all genres – kids of all ages can find inspiration and knowledge – and fun!

FAMILY FREE DAYS – $5000

On the third Sunday of every month, the American Writers Museum offers free admission for all visitors during our FAMILY FREE DAYS. Visitors of all ages will walk through our doors on these Sundays, and sponsorship is a great way to get your brand or business in front of them, as well as your employees, clients, customers (and all their friends and families)! 

Your company can help everyone enjoy the American Writers Museum by sponsoring a day of free admission, whether it’s a Family Free Day or another day of significance to your company or industry. Talk to us about connections between your company or industry and an American author or book! 

Free Day Sponsor recognition includes:

• Your company’s name and logo on screens and signage throughout the museum on and leading up to your free day.
• Publicity directed to the AWM’s well-read, highly-educated, and socially-engaged audience — in emails to 24,000 subscribers and in social media posts during the week leading up to your free day
• Private meeting area for your company to use as you wish.
• Opportunity to promote your company’s free day to your employees and customers.
• Links between our website and your company’s website.
• 50% discount on the museum rental fee for your private event on the day of your choosing.

On the second Tuesday of each month, the American Writers Museum serves up drinks, music, and themed activities at Get Lit! These events feature plenty of opportunities to get your company’s name in the spotlight! With themes ranging from a Grownup Book Fair, to 80’s Night, to Pride Night, Get Lit caters to a downtown crowd, ages 21+. 

Sponsor a Get Lit for $2,500 or pair it with a Family Free Day sponsorship for $6,000.

Sponsorship Benefits

• A specially designed theme related to your company’s industry or mission.
• 30 free tickets, 2 drink tickets each.
• Discount code for additional drink tickets to share with your staff and customers.
• Your logo and company name on signage throught the museum, and on the digital event page.
• Verbal recognition during the event.