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
Visit Mindworks
Free and open to all, Mindworks is located on the first floor of 224 South Michigan Avenue, across the street from the Art Institute of Chicago and three blocks south of Cloud Gate (“the Bean”).
Hours and Admission
Admission is free! Drop-in visits are welcome, but we encourage visitors to make reservations. For weekend visits, we strongly encourage reservations.
Wednesday-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.
Special Events
Mindworks 3rd Birthday
Mindworks is turning three, and you're invited to the celebration! Stop in July 24-28 to spin the prize wheel, experience our compliment booth, enjoy guided tours, and more. RSVP now!
Schedule of Events
- Anniversary celebration week: July 24-28
- Prize wheel: Wednesday, July 24
- English-language tours: July 24 & 25 at 11am
- Spanish-language tours: July 26 & 27 at 1pm
Raffle: Make a reservation and visit during the celebration, and you'll be entered for a chance to win prizes from our generous partners:
- Grant Park Music Festival
- Design Museum
- Jazz Institute
- The Revival Theater
- The Second City
- The Exchange
- Sugar Bliss
- International Museum of Surgical Sciences
- Medieval Torture Museum
- Museum of Illusions
- Chicago Sinfonietta
- Porchlight Theatre
- Glessner House
Group Visits
School Groups
If you are a high school teacher, college professor, administrator, or student club leader, please visit our Resources for Educators page.
Professional Groups
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.
- Small groups (9 or fewer): please schedule a self-guided group visit via Acuity. Groups are welcome Wednesday-Friday, 11am-5pm.
- Large groups (10+ visitors): Please submit an inquiry to tell us about your group and start the conversation. Wednesdays and Thursdays are our preferred days for large group visits. Note: Mindworks has limited capacity for large group visits during June-September, but we will do our best to accommodate your group.
Planning Your Visit
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.
Other Places to Visit
Mindworks is just one of the Loop's can't-miss destinations. Here are some other nearby museums, restaurants, and businesses to explore during your visit:
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
Directions and Parking
Discover the best way to get to Mindworks and where to park when you arrive.
Directions and ParkingBuilding Accessibility
Mindworks 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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Questions about Mindworks? View our most frequently asked questions.
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