Mindworks

09/01/2026

Mindworks is free and open to everyone! And now we're excited to be a part of Museums for All, an amazing program providing free and reduced admission rates for SNAP recipients to museums like the American Writers Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, and many more. Let's make museums and cultural spaces welcoming and accessible to visitors from all walks of life!

08/31/2026

🥂 Great research starts with great conversations. 🥂

Have a few at Mindworks as we kick off the 2026 Association for Consumer Research Conference (ACR 2026) on September 24, just steps from the conference hotel. Meet fellow attendees over drinks and light bites, and get a firsthand look at an innovative approach to data collection.

Space is limited and registration is required, so reserve your spot now. Open to ACR attendees and their guests. RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/acr-reception-at-mindworks?c=social

About Mindworks 🧠
Mindworks is the world's first and only behavioral science discovery center and working lab operated by the Roman Family Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Free and open to the public, Mindworks features 8 interactive exhibits on foundational concepts in behavioral science like goal-setting, biases, and regrets and engages the public in new scientific research.

Register on Humanitix - ACR Reception at Mindworks. Mindworks: The Science of Thinking, 224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA. Thursday September 24th 2026. Find event information.

08/19/2026

Faculty, staff, and students reflect on Booth’s downtown behavioral science center for its fifth anniversary.

07/21/2026

Mindworks turns 5 🎉 Celebrate with us July 22–26 for birthday treats, prizes, and more!

WHAT'S HAPPENING:

✨ Wed: After-hours party with Sugar Bliss & exclusive prizes, and a presentation on human-robot 🤖 interaction. (This event is currently sold out. Join the waitlist to be notified if space opens.)

💥 Thu: Club Mindworks members get double points on studies!

🎁 Fri: Play and win prizes from Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Flyover, Italian Village Restaurants, Theater of the Mind, and more

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Sat/Sun: Family & Friends weekend - come together and bring home a Mindworks picnic blanket, cutlery set, or lunch bag

☕ All week: 10% off at HERO Coffee and Bagel Bar Chicago for study-takers!

Which day are you excited for? Tag your friends & save this post to plan your visit! 🥳

07/20/2026

Where would science be without good coffee? ☕ Take studies this week at Mindworks and get 10% off your order from our neighbors Hero Coffee Bar. Just show your research passport at check-out for discounts on cold brew, bagels, and more.

07/14/2026

🎉MINDWORKS TURNS FIVE AND WE'RE CELEBRATING ALL WEEK LONG 🎉

Swipe through to see everything we have planned for Birthday Week ➡️➡️

✨ WHAT'S HAPPENING:

🎉 After Hours Party (7/22, 5-7:30pm)
Sugar Bliss treats, The Joffrey Ballet raffle prizes, and a presentation on human-robot 🤖 interaction. Only a few tickets left so RSVP NOW! (If tickets are sold out, join the waitlist for your chance to attend!)

⚡ Double Points Day (7/23)
Club Mindworks members earn 2x points on studies

🎰 Plinko Game Day (7/24)
Play and win prizes from Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Flyover, Italian Village Restaurants, Theater of the Mind, and more

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Weekend (7/25 & 7/26)
Take studies together and bring home a Mindworks picnic blanket, cutlery set, or lunch bag

☕ All Week
10% off at HERO Coffee and Bagel Bar Chicago after any study

Ready to join the fun? Book your visit via the link in bio and we'll see you this week! 🧠🎂

07/02/2026

We're closed on Independence Day but open July 3 and 5. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

06/23/2026

We’re excited to announce that Mindworks: The Science of Thinking is partnering with The Simple Good for the 11th Annual Hunt for Good on June 27! Join us and other partners in Chicago’s citywide art scavenger hunt to help spread and celebrate positivity in our communities.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uQDWcw

🧠 Curious about Mindworks? Our space is free and open to the public! Book your visit today to explore interactive exhibits, participate in hands-on research, and discover how behavioral science can inspire positive change in everyday life. Book Your Visit Today: https://bit.ly/4afs38F

06/03/2026

Good news: Mindworks will be open early on Sundays, June through August!

Our extended hours means more opportunities to spend time exploring our exhibits, taking studies, and learning more about behavioral science. 🧠

Schedule your visit today: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mindworks/visit

05/12/2026

💜 Exciting News! Mindworks is thrilled to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s-Chicago Kickoff Event, happening May 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at our space (224 S Michigan Ave).

Whether you’re passionate about brain health, eager to support a meaningful cause, or just want to learn more about community initiatives, this is your chance! You'll learn how Walk to End Alzheimer’s supports participants every step of the way, and see how your efforts can help make a lasting difference.

👉 Register today:

RSVP on Humanitix - Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chicago Kickoff hosted by Alzheimer's Association, Illinois Chapter & Mindworks: The Science of Thinking. Mindworks: The Science of Thinking, 224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA. Thursday May 28th 2026. Find event information.