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 (鈥渢he Bean鈥�).
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
*Saturdays in June and Sundays in July, Mindworks will open an hour early at 10:00am
A visit to Mindworks lasts about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many studies you鈥檇 like to take.
Planning Your Visit
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.
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 via Acuity. Groups are welcome Wednesday-Friday, 11am-5pm.
- Large groups (10+ visitors): Please 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.
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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View our Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about Mindworks? View our most frequently asked questions.
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