Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
543 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis, IN
About Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library
The Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library (KVML), located at 543 Indiana Ave. in Indianapolis, champions the literary, artistic and cultural contributions of the late writer and Indianapolis native, Kurt Vonnegut.
Located across Indiana Ave. from the Student Center, visitors can explore exhibits featuring personal items, original artwork and rotating displays, enjoy refreshments from the on-site café, and take part in opportunities for learning, community engagement and special events. In addition to its museum spaces, KVML offers event venues and gathering areas that support meetings, receptions, educational programs and community activities.
Location Information
KVML is located directly across Indiana Ave. from the Student Center (SCPI), as shown on the map.
Hours
The facility is open to the public during the hours listed below. Hours are subject to change for holidays, special events or other operational needs.
Public Hours
- Monday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Thursday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Purdue Student Access Hours
KVML offers additional hours for Purdue students from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7 to 8 p.m. on Friday.
Tours
Walk-in visitors are welcome during regular hours.
Guided tours are offered during regular hours at noon, with Sunday tours offered at 1 p.m. Guided tour reservations are required outside of these scheduled tour times. Large guided tour groups should contact info@vonnegutlibrary.org to make a reservation.
Parking
Designated KVML parking spaces are reserved exclusively for Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library visitors. Purdue students, faculty, staff and campus visitors may utilize nearby Parking Lot 501 in accordance with university parking regulations.
Exhibits
Tralfamadore: An Immersive Slaughterhouse-Five Experience
Opening Nov. 11
Created in partnership with engineering students from Purdue University’s EPICS Program, this exhibition transforms Vonnegut’s Tralfamadore into an immersive walk-through experience that blends literature, art and engineering. Visitors will step into an environment designed to explore time, memory and moral imagination while reflecting on the human questions that shaped Vonnegut’s work.
To learn more about current exhibitions, upcoming programs, virtual experiences and special events, visit the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library website.
Reservations
KVML spaces can be reserved in advance through the Event Request System (EMS). For step-by-step guidance, visit the Request Event Space Instructions.