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Ray Bradbury Center, Indianapolis, IN

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Ray Bradbury Center

Indianapolis archive and museum devoted to the life, papers, and objects of science fiction author Ray Bradbury.

Education/Social Work Building, Room 1125, 902 West New York Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Indianapolis, IN

About Ray Bradbury Center

The Ray Bradbury Center sits on the Indiana University Indianapolis campus and serves as one of the larger single-author archives in the United States. It holds a very large body of Bradbury's manuscripts, drafts, letters, and working library, along with his original office furniture, typewriters, awards, rare pulp magazines, illustrations, and recordings. Visitors can see Bradbury's writing desk, paint table, and bookshelves, and the Center also supports scholars and the wider science fiction community. Hours are limited to scheduled public times, so checking ahead is wise.

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