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414 West Vermont Street (0.3 km from Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library)
Hampton Inn Indianapolis Canal Iupui In has a restaurant and a bar in Indianapolis. A 17-minute walk from Lucas Oil Stadium the property is also 3.9 miles away from Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The property has a 24-hour front desk.
414 West Vermont Street (0.3 km from Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library)
Boasting barbecue facilities Homewood Suites By Hilton Indianapolis Canal IUPUI is set in Indianapolis in the Indiana region 0.9 mi from Lucas Oil Stadium and 3.7 mi from Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
350 West New York Street (0.5 km from Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library)
This hotel is directly on the scenic Central Canal in Indianapolis and is only a block from Military Park. It features self-catering accommodations as well as an indoor pool.
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Set in Indianapolis near Murat - Egyptian Room Convention Center Plaza and Hilbert Circle Theater Frontdesk 800 Capitol Apts Downtown Indy features free WiFi.
320 North Senate Avenue (0.5 km from Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library)
Courtyard Indianapolis is located in downtown Indianapolis, one block from the Indiana State House. It features spacious rooms with complimentary Wi-Fi and cable television. The hotel features an indoor pool and fitness centre.
31 West Ohio Street (0.9 km from Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library)
The Sheraton Indianapolis City Center Hotel offers city views and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas. Convention Center Plaza is 1640 feet away. Guest rooms include a 42 inch flat-screen TV and a chair with an ottoman.
601 West Washington Street (0.9 km from Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library)
This centrally located hotel is connected via skybridge to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium. It features rooms with complimentary WiFi and an on-site bistro.
10 South West Street (0.9 km from Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library)
This contemporary hotel in downtown Indianapolis is connected to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium via an indoor walkway bridge. It features two on-site restaurants and a modern fitness centre.
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Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, Indianapolis, IN
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library in Indianapolis is a unique cultural institution that celebrates the life and work of one of America's most beloved authors, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Founded in 2009, the museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing Vonnegut’s legacy through interactive exhibits, public programming, educational outreach and ongoing research. It is located in the historic Emelie Building on Massachusetts Avenue and serves as a living memorial to all of his works.
At the museum, visitors can explore galleries designed around specific themes such as “A Writer’s Life” and “Vonnegut’s World War II Experience” along with more intimate displays of personal artifacts such as typewriters, letters and even a replica of Vonnegut's bedroom from his time at Cornell University. The museum also offers multimedia presentations that provide a unique perspective on his writing style and process.
The Library at the museum houses an extensive collection of works by Vonnegut and related materials including interviews, manuscripts, photographs, books and other primary sources. The Library also maintains an online catalog which allows scholars access to its vast holdings remotely. The museum frequently hosts lectures by prominent authors and intellectuals exploring various aspects of Vonnegut's life and work – past speakers have included novelists David Sedaris and George Saunders – as well as special events like movie screenings, writing workshops and book clubs devoted to discussing his novels.
In addition to its traditional offerings, the museum has developed creative programming for both adults and children including walking tours featuring places important in Vonnegut's life; monthly book clubs; free writing workshops; youth summer camps; trivia nights; art classes; scavenger hunts; and even live performances such as plays or musical tributes based on his works. Through these activities and more, the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library strives to keep alive not only the spirit of one man but also what he represented: a unique way of seeing life filled with compassion, humor, courage and creativity