Mindworks

Mindworks Mindworks is the world’s first behavioral science discovery center & lab. Free admission!

Mindworks is operated by the Roman Family Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and is made possible thanks to generous philanthropic support from PIMCO.

2024 was an awesome year for us at Mindworks 🎊🥳🎉 we celebrated our 3rd anniversary, participated in Open House Chicago, ...
01/07/2025

2024 was an awesome year for us at Mindworks 🎊🥳🎉 we celebrated our 3rd anniversary, participated in Open House Chicago, introduced fun new prizes, hosted educational events, and made lots of memories with visitors and staff.

Come help us make 2025 even better! We have new studies, new events, and our classic interactive exhibits! Comment below what you're most excited for ⬇️

Mindworks is one-of-a-kind, so we don't always fit into simple boxes. Swipe to get to know us and learn the answers to s...
12/30/2024

Mindworks is one-of-a-kind, so we don't always fit into simple boxes. Swipe to get to know us and learn the answers to some frequently asked questions ➡️

Happy holidays from our Mindworks family to you 🎄🎁 Can you spot the prizes hidden in each photo?
12/24/2024

Happy holidays from our Mindworks family to you 🎄🎁 Can you spot the prizes hidden in each photo?

Come visit us this week before we close for the holiday! ❄️ Or come back in the new year - we're excited to help you ach...
12/19/2024

Come visit us this week before we close for the holiday! ❄️ Or come back in the new year - we're excited to help you achieve your New Year's Resolutions 🎆

🎁 Our gift guide makes finding the right present a NO BRAINER 🧠🤔 Have you tried any of these before? Let us know what we...
12/13/2024

🎁 Our gift guide makes finding the right present a NO BRAINER 🧠

🤔 Have you tried any of these before? Let us know what we should add in the comments!

We LOVE hosting group visits 🤗 Mindworks is a great place to bring friends, classmates, and coworkers! We have fun activ...
12/11/2024

We LOVE hosting group visits 🤗 Mindworks is a great place to bring friends, classmates, and coworkers! We have fun activities for all ages and knowledge levels 🤠

A data analysis trend? 📈 We had to participate 😉 Brains are back on top, and hometown heroes from Illinois are our bigge...
12/06/2024

A data analysis trend? 📈 We had to participate 😉 Brains are back on top, and hometown heroes from Illinois are our biggest fans 🤗 let us know what other data we should share! ⬇️

Get out of the house for a fun, FREE family activity this Thanksgiving weekend! Mindworks has:🧠 Interactive exhibits🤗 Ac...
11/26/2024

Get out of the house for a fun, FREE family activity this Thanksgiving weekend! Mindworks has:

🧠 Interactive exhibits

🤗 Activities that make you feel closer to each other

🤓 Fun ways to get involved in science!

It’s the perfect place to go for family bonding on a budget!

🤔 What would happen if you started a dialogue at the holiday dinner table instead of a debate?Jane Risen explored relati...
11/13/2024

🤔 What would happen if you started a dialogue at the holiday dinner table instead of a debate?

Jane Risen explored relationships that form at Seeds of Peace camp. Remarkably, even people with long-standing political divides connected more deeply when they engaged in dialogue instead of debate.

Talking with someone who doesn't share the same opinion as you can quickly become heated or awkward.

Here are some questions and statements to help steer the conversation from debate toward meaningful dialogue:

🧠 How did you come to this point of view?
🧠 What do you think we might have in common on this?
🧠 Can I share what I’m thinking and hear your thoughts on it?
🧠 One reason I think this way is...but I want to understand why you see it differently.
🧠 This is important to me because... What's your view on that?

🔔 Follow us for more actionable and science-backed ways to design your best life.

Thank you, Adina, for taking the time to write a review.This weekend is expected to be beautiful. 🍂Come spend a "fun and...
11/09/2024

Thank you, Adina, for taking the time to write a review.

This weekend is expected to be beautiful. 🍂

Come spend a "fun and engaging 45 minutes" to learn more about why people make the decisions they do and even participate in some of our studies.

Complete your trip to "one of the best parts of Michigan Avenue" by having lunch at The Exchange Chicago and strolling through Millennium Park.

Walk ins are welcome, but schedule your visit here: chicagobooth.edu/mindworks

It's spooky season, and there's no better time to explore how fear affects our brains, bodies, and behaviors.
10/29/2024

It's spooky season, and there's no better time to explore how fear affects our brains, bodies, and behaviors.

This weekend, stop by Mindworks (224 S Michigan Ave) for Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago! We expect big...
10/17/2024

This weekend, stop by Mindworks (224 S Michigan Ave) for Chicago Architecture Center's Open House Chicago! We expect big crowds, so learn how this weekend will work a little differently than usual.

Plus, meet our architects Krueck Sexton Partners, learn insights, visit our neighbors, and much more.
http://ms.spr.ly/6187mCiYF

Did you know kids and teens can participate in studies at Mindworks? 🧠We currently have 3 studies available for young pe...
10/12/2024

Did you know kids and teens can participate in studies at Mindworks? 🧠We currently have 3 studies available for young people: TikTok for Children (ages 13-17), Goals in Life (ages 12-17), and Food for a Summer Party (ages 10-17). Those who participate in studies earn points that can be redeemed for prizes! 🎁

Stop by or make an appointment to visit and get experimental!

Note: Consent from a parent or guardian is required to take these studies.

We’re proud to announce that we’re participating once again in Open House Chicago with the Chicago Architecture Center. ...
10/09/2024

We’re proud to announce that we’re participating once again in Open House Chicago with the Chicago Architecture Center.

We’re one of more than 170 architectural treasures welcoming visitors October 19–20 at this free annual architecture festival. Find out more at http://ms.spr.ly/6182mIzMj

Join our team! Mindworks is hiring a Chicago-based Assistant Director to oversee day-to-day operations, research assista...
09/24/2024

Join our team! Mindworks is hiring a Chicago-based Assistant Director to oversee day-to-day operations, research assistants, and participant recruitment/outreach. Learn more & apply: http://ms.spr.ly/6185mjfBc

The dog days of summer are ending, but don’t tell the pets of Mindworks! 🐶 🐱 Humans - schedule your next visit to Mindwo...
09/19/2024

The dog days of summer are ending, but don’t tell the pets of Mindworks! 🐶 🐱

Humans - schedule your next visit to Mindworks to take studies, support behavioral science research, and earn prizes like these. http://ms.spr.ly/6184mVlaG

Mindworks was recently honored with a 2024 Design Excellence Award from the American Institute of Architects Chicago cha...
09/11/2024

Mindworks was recently honored with a 2024 Design Excellence Award from the American Institute of Architects Chicago chapter! The awards “recognize people and projects epitomizing the contributions of the architecture profession, the transformative power of design, and the dedication of individuals to service and excellence.”

This award was only possible thanks to the creativity and talents of our architects, Krueck Sexton Partners. Thank you for bringing Mindworks to life! And thank you to AIA Chicago for this honor!

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224 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
60604

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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