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 ExhibitsMindworks is open Wednesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm. A visit to Mindworks lasts about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many studies you’d like to take.
*Extended Thursday Hours: Starting April 6, Mindworks will be open 11am-8pm on Thursdays.
Admission is free! Drop-in visits are welcome, but we encourage visitors to make a reservation.
Mindworks features eight interactive exhibits, six testing rooms, and an iPad testing area. It’s a beautiful, remodeled space that’s welcoming of all individuals, from Chicagoland residents to visitors from around the world.
Once you arrive, you can expect to be greeted by one of our friendly Mindworks staffers. If you have an appointment, a research assistant will walk you through the process. Walk-in visitors are also welcome. During your visit, you'll explore our exhibits to learn about the fascinating field of behavioral science, and you may participate in experiments to help expand the science of judgment and decision making. You'll even earn prizes for supporting research.
If you are a high school teacher, college professor, administrator, or student club leader, please visit our Resources for Educators page.
Behavioral science insights are revolutionizing fields like finance, public policy, health care, business, and countless others. Bring your colleagues to Mindworks for team-building, networking, professional development, and learn how to apply behavioral science in your workplace.
Mindworks has adopted the following protocols in an effort to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19:
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Interactive exhibits explain how the mind is hardwired to make predictable errors—and offer ways to avoid them.
Discover Our Current ExhibitsWhen 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 MindworksDiscover the best way to get to Mindworks and where to park when you arrive.
Directions and ParkingMindworks is located on the first floor of 224 South Michigan Avenue. For wheelchair access, please use the building’s south entrance on Jackson, and enter Mindworks via our atrium entrance. We are happy to ensure that accommodations are in place for your visit, so feel free to contact us with any questions or requests.
Mindworks is easily accessible via ‘L’ train (Adam/Wabash or Jackson stops), Metra (Van Buren station), bus, bike, or car.
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