Admission is free! Drop-in visits are welcome, but we encourage visitors to make a reservation
Wednesday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 11:00am-8:00pm (New extended hours!)
Friday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am-5:00pm
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. 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 is thrilled to participate in Open House Chicago with the Chicago Architecture Center! We’re one of more than 170 sites welcoming visitors for this FREE annual architecture festival. See this year’s site list at OpenHouseChicago.org.
Special: Saturday, Oct. 13, 12-3pm, meet the architects from Krueck Sexton Partners who brought Mindworks to life.
October 14-15: Open House Chicago
On October 29, join NPR's Science Friday and host Ira Flatow as they uncover the amazing behavioral science news and stories happening in Chicago! Enjoy a special live performance of Science Friday, one of NPR's most popular shows, in an episode all about the science of social connection.
Mindworks & WBEZ Present: Science Friday Live in ChicagoMindworks 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.
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When you participate in studies, we get a chance to better understand human behavior, while you earn prizes and help make science happen.
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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. 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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