WNDR Museum

01/04/2021

We had so much fun hosting ABC 7 Chicago Countdown Chicago New Year’s Eve 2021!

Thanks to everyone who helped make this happen and who helped capture the magic inside WNDR.

🎥: Soaring Badger Productions
Producer: Terrell Brown ABC7
Talent: Terrell Brown ABC7 and Cheryl Scott ABC7
Dance Team: @The Puzzle Box
Movi Camera Operator/DP: We Deliver Productions
Assistant Camera: Justin Linnemeier
Second AC: Nick Blaising
Grip: Josh Skolnik
Audio: Anthony Mariotto
Lighting Director: Nick Silva
Assistant Lighting Director: Nate Coleman
Stagehands: Joel Schmarje, Rich Lanza
Assistant Director/Set Safety Coordinator: Lauren Dessinger
Director: Colin Hinkle
Editor: We Deliver Productions
VFX: Marc Wasserman

Check out the video here -->
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJhTR6SBVcf/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet

12/23/2020

What does the future of WNDR look like? We can’t wait to share more with you soon! Sign up for our newsletter on our website to be the first to know www.wndrmuseum.com
📸: @apopofcolouur
#WNDRMuseum

05/26/2020

Adding some green to your feed because the trees are in full bloom and it is officially starting to feel like summer in Chicago! ✨

04/24/2020

Take a deep breath. And another. And another.
#wndrmuseum"

04/22/2020

Happy Earth Day! We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. For the first time, Earth Day goes digital this year with worldwide events that people can engage with to make a positive impact from home.
#wndrmuseum

04/20/2020

Creativity begins with imagination. How do you use your imagination to do something meaningful that is creative?
#wndrmusuem

04/15/2020

Today is World Art Day, an international celebration of the fine arts to promote awareness of creative activity worldwide. World Art Day is the perfect time to celebrate creativity and bring joy to others. So unleash your inner artist. You have the power to create art in everything you do. ✨

04/13/2020

Your photos from wndr always brighten our day! Keep tagging us @wndrmuseum #wndrmusuem!
📸: @dai.traistaru

04/11/2020

The health and safety of the wndr community is our highest priority. Please take care of yourselves, your families, and your communities. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

04/05/2020

It’s important to reach out to your loved ones during this time! Send a text to someone you care about. It will make their Sunday extra special. 😊✨
📸: @jortiii #wndrmuseum

04/05/2020

Starting today, we will be posting kid-friendly activities to Facebook weekly until it's safe to host Sunday Morning Cartoons at wndr again! First up some awesome coloring pages of wndr exhibits! Download the images and print them to color at home!

Starting today, we will be posting kid-friendly activities to Facebook weekly until it's safe to host Sunday Morning Cartoons at wndr again! First up some awesome coloring pages of wndr exhibits! Download the images and print them to color at home!

04/03/2020

Only in darkness can you see the stars. ✨
#wndrmuseum

04/02/2020

Is this 6ft apart? Social distancing before it was even a thing. 😉✨
@mayaruizb #wndrmuseum

03/31/2020

A year ago today was wndr's last day as a pop-up installation in Chicago. Did you have the chance to visit us during that time? We are so thankful for each and every one of you who showed your support and allowed us to remain in Chicago permanently, as an ever-evolving immersive art and technology experience. We will continue to reimagine the traditional museum experience, focusing on interaction and experience over simply viewing. We look forward to you visiting wndr museum again soon. ✨ #wndrmuseum
@ wndr museum

03/31/2020

A year ago today was wndr's last day as a pop-up installation in Chicago. Did you have the chance to visit us during that time? We are so thankful for each and every one of you who showed your support and allowed us to remain in Chicago permanently, as an ever-evolving immersive art and technology experience. We will continue to reimagine the traditional museum experience, focusing on interaction and experience over simply viewing. We look forward to you visiting wndr museum again soon. ✨

03/30/2020

Color is such a powerful force in our everyday lives. Not only does color evoke feelings and emotions, but it also inspires creativity. What color lifts you up? Tell us in the comments below. 👇

03/30/2020

Color is such a powerful force in our everyday lives. Not only does color evoke feelings and emotions, but it also inspires creativity.
What color lifts you up? Tell us in the comments!👇
📸: @milana_lew #wndrmuseum

03/29/2020

What is at the end of your rainbow? 🌈 📸: @zoerogula #wndrmuseum

03/26/2020

The health and safety of the wndr community is our highest priority. As such, the museum is temporarily closed as we work to thoroughly and thoughtfully respond to the escalating impact of COVID-19. We plan to reopen on Wednesday, May 6 but will continually evaluate the situation taking into account guidance from the State of Illinois, City of Chicago, and the Centers for Disease Control.

Please take care of yourselves, your families, and your communities.

03/24/2020

Remember when listening to music required a portable CD player? LANDS is a newer installation at wndr that features sounds from scratched and faulty CDs played through vintage "discman" audio players. An interactive component allows guests to activate, combine, and process the glitching sounds via interface kiosks. We cannot wait for you to experience it for yourself!

LANDS was created by Olivia Block and Stephan Moore who make up the collective SONDE. Both local Chicago educators and composers, they have their hands in performative and interactive installations all over the world.

03/24/2020

Remember when listening to music required a portable CD player? LANDS is a newer installation at wndr that features sounds from scratched and faulty CDs played through vintage "discman" audio players. An interactive component allows guests to activate, combine, and process the glitching sounds via interface kiosks. We cannot wait for you to experience it for yourself!

LANDS was created by Olivia Block and Stephan Moore who make up the collective SONDE. Both local Chicago educators and composers, they have their hands in performative and interactive installations all over the world.

03/22/2020

Happy 91st birthday to Yayoi Kusama! 🎈Her whole life has been guided by art and 91 years later, she is still creating. What’s your favorite piece of art created by Kusama? ✨

03/20/2020

At wndr, we believe that in one way or another, we are all artists. As we social distance ourselves, we encourage you to put your creativity to work. Get put your creativity to work. Get curious, question everything, and feel your imagination engage with reality. ✨

03/04/2020

Happy 183rd birthday to our beautiful city which we call home. We love you, Chicago 🎉

03/04/2020

ATTN: This month we're recognizing our amazing wndr ambassador Luis. Thanks for everything you do to make wndr special, we appreciate you!
See below to get to know Luis a little better.. 😀✨

Who are your favorite artists/ writers?
My favorite artists are Mac Miller, Kaytranada and Playboi Carti. My favorite writer is Emilio Salgari.

What makes you a hero?
I don’t think anything makes me a “hero”, but being there for anyone who needs help, being reliable and a good friend is as close as I can get to being one.

Tell me about your favorite interaction at wndr?
I recently helped a large Cuban family into the museum and it was very enjoyable to speak with them in my native Spanish, explaining what the museum was all about and making them feel welcome.

What drives your ambition?
My ambition is driven by the desire to succeed and reach the goals I put on myself, like getting my education in my second language, getting my citizenship and having a good work ethic.

How long have you been at wndr?
I’ve been at wndr since October of 2018.

What is your favorite room?
The Infinity room by Yayoi Kusama.

02/06/2020

Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so Smitten Boutique is popping up at wndr museum to provide you with the tools to design your very own Valentine's Day cards! Join us in our food and beverage space from 12-4 PM after your museum experience. We hope to see you there!

02/05/2020

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and we have a special for you! From February 12th through February 16th, wndr museum has partnered with MAD Social to bring you special neighborhood perks!

Whether you are looking for a fun date night, hanging with your pals, or just want an excuse to get out of the house, we've got you covered!

Get your tickets for Valentine's Day tickets before they are gone! --> https://www.showclix.com/event/wndrmuseum

02/03/2020

ATTN: This month we're recognizing our awesome wndr ambassador Erika. Thanks for everything you do at wndr, we appreciate you!

See below to get to know Erika a little better.. 😀✨

Who are your Favorite artists/writers?
I prefer images over words, the stories you create are left to your own interpretation. Favorites range from Gustav Klimt to Lina Iris Viktor to Bisa Butler.

What makes you a hero?I'd like to think I'm a good listener. Anyone who can take the time to share in someone's happiness as well as woes is an unforeseen gift that keeps on giving. Tiny acts of kindness goes a long way. Remember that!

Tell us about your favorite interaction at wndr?
A 5-yr old wndr patron showing a hearing impaired toddler how to navigate the Ames Room. The temperamental tot was having no instruction from any adult but the young boy gingerly took the tot's hand, placed him in the right spots, and showed him what to do for the photo. Children teaching children. I couldn't give him enough praise.

What drives your ambition?
I have an irrational "I can do that!" mentality. I want to challenge my so-called limitations and surpass them. I just need to prove it to myself. We can be our own worse critic sometimes

01/30/2020

Get lost in your imagination this weekend as you journey through wndr's immersive installations. Weekend tickets are STILL available! Don't miss out --> https://www.showclix.com/event/wndrmuseum

01/28/2020

Join us for our first ever movie night series on Thursday, February 6th at 7pm! We'll be screening The Last Black Man in San Francisco. Following the movie, guests will also enjoy the FULL wndr museum experience. You won't want to miss it!

Purchase your tickets here -->
https://www.showclix.com/event/wndr-movie-night

*This film is rated R. You must be at least 17 years old or accompanied by a parent or guardian (age 21 or older).

01/21/2020

warm up at wndr museum THIS Thursday from 4:30-6:30 PM for our first ever happy hour. We hope to see you there!

01/17/2020

Do you have Monday off for MLK Day? Join us at wndr! We are open from 12-7pm. Find your tickets here --> https://www.showclix.com/event/wndrmuseum

01/17/2020

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We just launched a new website! Thank you so much Bivins Brothers Creative for helping us create a new, beautiful online home for wndr museum. Check it out!

Step into the unexpected. Immerse yourself in art.

01/10/2020

ATTN: This month we're recognizing our awesome wndr ambassador Raven. Thanks for everything you do to make wndr special!

See below to get to know Raven a little better.. 😀✨

Who are your Favorite artists/writers?
Some of my favorite authors are Nikki Giovanni, Kurt Vonnegut, and bell hooks.

What makes you a hero?
It's the little things! I try to give a helping hand when I can. I really appreciate those interactions when someone goes out of their way to help me so I hope every now and then I can brighten someone's day.

Tell me about your favorite interaction at wndr?
One of my favorite interactions was talking with a kid who had just studied Yayoi Kusama and was excited to see her infinity room. He loved it!

What drives your ambition?
Creativity is my primary driver. I love the process of coming up with something new or solving a problem. At the end of the process, I get to see what I've created and plan to make different choices next time!