Welcome to the Monkey House!
MISSION STATEMENT
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library champions the legacy of Hoosier author Kurt Vonnegut and the principles of free expression, common decency, and peaceful coexistence he advocated.
Due to an unforeseen structural issue, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library will no longer be moving to 646 Mass Ave. We are currenlty looking for our new permanent location. Learn more and please consider supporting us through our Capital Campaign and Year of Vonnegut programs. KVML continues to operate its museum and gift shop in its current location of 340 N. Senate Ave.
Hours of operations:
Mondays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesdays: CLOSED
Thursdays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Fridays: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 12 – 5 p.m.
Sundays: 12 – 5 p.m.
Current location:
The Emelie Building
340 N. Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
At the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library we spend a lot of time celebrating—celebrating Vonnegut himself, writers, artists, veterans, books, continued learning and common decency.
Become a member of the Karass!
Donate to KVML and help us continue to bring Kurt Vonnegut and his ideals to the world.
Your support helps fund such programs as Banned Books Week, VonnegutFest, Teacher Workshops, School Outreach, and so much more. Please consider donating today.
About Kurt Vonnegut
Kurt Vonnegut is a renowned author, who took an unflinching look at the world, tempered with a satirical eye and sardonic sense of humor. In a career spanning over 50 years, Vonnegut published fourteen novels, three short story collections, five plays, and five works of non-fiction. He is most famous for his darkly satirical, best-selling novel Slaughterhouse-Five.
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The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is a 501(c)(3) private nonprofit organization
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library is proud to partner with the following American Writer's Museum.