Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library

Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library KVML champions the legacy of Kurt Vonnegut and principles of free expression and common decency.
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Need to step away from your routine, reset, and recharge? Join the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library for our upcoming Hoosi...
08/30/2026

Need to step away from your routine, reset, and recharge?

Join the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library for our upcoming Hoosier Literary Weekend from September 18–20, 2026. We will gather at the historic Potawatomi Inn and Cabins to delve into the works of Hoosier writers and explore the Vonnegut family connection to the Indiana State Parks system.

Enjoy shared meals, thoughtful discussions, and peaceful trail walks surrounded by one of Indiana's most beautiful natural settings. This intimate retreat is designed to give you the space to find fresh inspiration and build meaningful community connections.

Space is highly limited to ensure an impactful experience.

Secure one of the final 8 available spots today: Visit https://bit.ly/KVMLPokagon

Do you need to get away and recharge? Join KVML for a Hoosier Literary Weekend, Sep 18–20, 2026. Immerse yourself in the...
08/29/2026

Do you need to get away and recharge?

Join KVML for a Hoosier Literary Weekend, Sep 18–20, 2026. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Pokagon State Park and unwind onsite at Potawatomi Inn and Cabins.

Together, we’ll delve into the legacy of Hoosier writers and discover the Vonnegut connection to the Indiana State Parks system. It's an incredible opportunity to find fresh inspiration and enjoy a peaceful community retreat.

Only 8 spots are available! Secure yours today and get ready to be inspired.

How to join: Visit https://bit.ly/KVMLPokagon

Come see us at Granfalloon Festival in Bloomington today!
08/29/2026

Come see us at Granfalloon Festival in Bloomington today!

Join KVML for a Hoosier Literary Weekend September 18-20, 2026. We'll delve into Hoosier writers and the Vonnegut connec...
08/28/2026

Join KVML for a Hoosier Literary Weekend September 18-20, 2026. We'll delve into Hoosier writers and the Vonnegut connection to the Indiana State Parks system. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Pokagon State Park and unwind onsite at Potowatami Inn and Cabins.

Secure one of the 8 available spots today and get ready to be inspired: https://bit.ly/KVMLPokagon

Please enjoy our quote of the day, and may your Wednesday be charming!
08/26/2026

Please enjoy our quote of the day, and may your Wednesday be charming!

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library honors the memory of Dolly Parton, her music, and her massive literary legacy through...
08/25/2026

The Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library honors the memory of Dolly Parton, her music, and her massive literary legacy through her Imagination Library.

Vonnegutians came out to the National Book Festival today. ❤️
08/22/2026

Vonnegutians came out to the National Book Festival today. ❤️

We are thrilled to have Purdue in Indianapolis students, administrators, teachers, staff, and community partners in the ...
08/21/2026

We are thrilled to have Purdue in Indianapolis students, administrators, teachers, staff, and community partners in the building this week for Boiler Gold Rush, and look forward to welcoming everyone back throughout the school year!

Kurt Vonnegut’s first trip to Europe came in late 1944, when his military unit, the 106th Infantry Division, was deploye...
08/20/2026

Kurt Vonnegut’s first trip to Europe came in late 1944, when his military unit, the 106th Infantry Division, was deployed. The division arrived in England on November 17 and, after only 19 days of training, crossed to France in early December. Vonnegut, serving as an intelligence scout with the 423rd Infantry Regiment, landed with his unit at Le Havre and began the long journey toward the
front. They moved through France in cold, wet conditions before reaching the Ardennes, where they were ordered to relieve battle-tested American troops in what Allied commanders considered a relatively quiet sector.

That “quiet” assignment would last only a few days. By December, the 106th had taken up positions along the Schnee Eifel near St. Vith, Belgium, and Germany’s massive Ardennes offensive was about to begin. Vonnegut had only just arrived in Europe and had yet to experience the fighting and imprisonment that would define his war years. The nightmare he endured at the Battle of the Bulge and the aftermath as a prisoner tortured by the N***s was forever in his mind. He later wrote multiple books and short stories that were influenced by this part of his life.

Thank you, Kurt, for your resilience and your heart.

Save the date of November 7th to attend the 2026 Night of Vonnegut honoring Jordan Klepper and benefiting the Kurt Vonne...
08/20/2026

Save the date of November 7th to attend the 2026 Night of Vonnegut honoring Jordan Klepper and benefiting the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library! This incredible evening celebrates storytelling, humor, free expression, and the lasting impact of Kurt Vonnegut’s work while raising support for youth education programs, exhibitions, civic dialogue, and literary arts initiatives. If you believe in the power of literature, creativity, and common decency, we encourage you to attend!
Get your tickets now: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/nightofvonnegut2026/event/nightofvonnegut2026/

Address

543 Indiana Avenue
Indianapolis, IN
46202

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+13174230391

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