Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Indianapolis

Name: Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library
Address: 340 N Senate Ave, Indianapolis, 46204-1708, United States
Telephone: +1 317-423-0391

#80 among attractions in Indianapolis

Museum, Kurt Vonnegut, Library, History museum

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Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Indianapolis

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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. 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. ()

Established: 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'22"N, 86°9'49"W

Address

340 N Senate AveDowntown Indianapolis (Canal and White River State Park District)Indianapolis 46204-1708 United States

Contact

+1 317-423-0391

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Day trips

Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library open?

Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library is open:

Monday 11 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday closed
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library?

Nearby attractions include Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis (4 min walk), Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis (5 min walk), Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis (6 min walk), Indiana State Library, Indianapolis (6 min walk).

How to get to Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library:

Bus

G • Lines: 39 (17 min walk)
FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (17 min walk)

Train

Canal (18 min walk)
Indianapolis Union Station (20 min walk)