Admission is free! Drop-in visits are welcome, but we encourage visitors to make reservations. For weekend visits, we strongly encourage reservations.
Wednesday-Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am-5:00pm (June-August)
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
A visit to Mindworks lasts about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many studies you’d like to take.
Mindworks features eight interactive exhibits, six testing rooms, and an iPad testing area.
Once you arrive, you'll be greeted by one of our friendly staffers and given an introduction to Mindworks.
During your visit, you'll learn about the fascinating field of behavioral science, including topics like goal-setting and motivation, thinking clearly about finances and risk, first impressions, and avoiding common decision-making pitfalls.
You can also support new scientific breakthroughs and earn prizes by participating in innovative research studies.
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.
Discover the science behind your likes, dislikes, and decisions. The first new exhibit since our opening in 2021, this interactive experience explores how preferences are shaped and reveals the surprising patterns behind our individual choices.
Learn more and book your free visit today!
Now Open: What Catches Your Mind?
Interactive exhibits explain how the mind is hardwired to make predictable errors—and offer ways to avoid them.
Discover Our Current Exhibits
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
Discover 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. This entrance is locked on the weekends, so please call our front desk at 773-795-4580 upon arrival to be escorted in.
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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