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Thurber House is a literary center for readers and writers located in Columbus, Ohio, in the historic former home of author, humorist, and New Yorker cartoonist James Thurber.
Thurber House is a non-profit organization that celebrates humor, literature, and learning in the home of James Thurber, a renowned humorist and cartoonist. Visit the museum, attend events, workshops, and the Thurber Prize for American Humor, or rent the event space.
Thurber House is a nonprofit organization that celebrates humor, literature, and art in Columbus, Ohio. It is the restored home of James Thurber, a renowned American humorist, and offers tours, events, workshops, and writer residencies.
- 77 Jefferson Avenue Columbus, OH 43215
- thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org
- (614) 464-1032
Some of James Thurber’s famous tales include “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” “The Night the Ghost Got In,” “The Dog That Bit People,” “The Night the Bed Fell,” “The Catbird Seat,” “The Day the Dam Broke,” and “The Unicorn in the Garden.”. Thurber’s drawings often feature dogs and family life.
- 77 Jefferson Avenue Columbus, OH 43215
- thurberhouse@thurberhouse.org
- (614) 464-1032
A literary center in James Thurber’s boyhood home. The home where James Thurber’s family resided from 1914 - 1917, opened to the public in 1984 after an extensive preservation effort spearheaded by a wide range of civic, philanthropic, corporate, and individual support.
Thurber House is the home of James Thurber, a humorist, author, and New Yorker cartoonist. It offers programs, awards, and exhibits to celebrate the written word and Thurber's legacy.
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Thurber House is a literary center, museum, and bookstore located in the restored 19th century home of famed author, humorist, and New Yorker cartoonist James Thurber.
