Discover Our Current Exhibits
Interactive exhibits explain how the mind is hardwired to make predictable errors—and offer ways to avoid them.
Discover Our Current Exhibits
Expand Your Mind
Learn more about our working behavioral science lab and interactive discovery center in downtown Chicago.
Mindworks is a working laboratory and interactive discovery center that welcomes the public to participate in—and learn about—behavioral science research, findings, and real-world applications.
We have two primary goals: to increase the number and diversity of participants in research studies, and to show people how insights from behavioral science can help them understand and improve their lives.
Mindworks only works with your participation. Every new participant helps test our research hypotheses and contributes to paving new pathways for future studies, each designed to expand the frontiers of knowledge.
Participate in Research Studies at Mindworks
When you participate in studies, we get a chance to better understand human behavior, while you earn prizes and help make science happen.
Participate in Research Studies at Mindworks
Visit Mindworks
We are conveniently located on Michigan Avenue in the Loop. Our researchers can’t wait to meet you!
Visit Mindworks
WGN'S AROUND TOWN VISITS MINDWORKS
On Monday, September 26, WGN Morning News broadcast their Around Town segment live from Mindworks. Host Ana Belaval explored the discovery center's interactive exhibits and exciting research opportunities. Read more >>
WGN'S AROUND TOWN VISITS MINDWORKS
MINDWORKS WINS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
On September 12, Mindworks received the first-ever Lerch Bates People's Choice Award recognizing design excellence in the Chicago area. Learn about these prestigious awards and the outstanding professionals who earned them. Read more >>
MINDWORKS WINS AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
MINDWORKS FEATURED ON FOX 32'S "GOOD DAY CHICAGO"
On August 17, Fox 32's "Good Day Chicago" broadcast live from Mindworks. Watch host Tim McGill and Mindworks Director Jasmine Kwong explore the interactive exhibits at this one-of-a-kind lab and discovery center.
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MINDWORKS CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY
In July, Mindworks celebrated its first birthday in Chicago with live music, prize giveaways, a special pop-up exhibit, and more.
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