Yelp Review: I actually won a free ticket to visit WNDR Museum Boston, and I'm so glad I did. As a child, I loved going to museums and just experiencing, learning, and getting lost in creativity. This brought that feeling back in a completely different way. I really enjoyed the bright colors, learning about the artists, and being able to fully immerse myself in the exhibits instead of just observing them. It felt interactive, playful, and meaningful all at once. Now that I'm almost 30, I feel like life can lose a lot of its color sometimes... but this place brings it back. It's not just for kids, it's definitely for adults too. A really special experience that I'm happy I got to have. read more

BASiCALLY ! All of you !! visit WNDR jjj No Questions iV PS !!!!!! There is bar Maximum efficiency ! on size of bottles and quantities of love Of what ; all staff members are so much in loving Of each staff has offering very calm, friendly, less instructive, helpful in very artistic manner ! Let us go to KARAOKE ! I wanna accompanies on my trumpets on your Karaoke As well as on arts exhibitions you already have. read more

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This was such a fun and interactive space. Admittedly, timing is a gamble game because Large groups in front or behind you can affect your experience with moving through the exhibits. Staff we friendly. I would not recommend this place for younger children. read more

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A little small but a pretty cool exhibit to go with a girlfriend and take some artsy photos. read more

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It's a unique experience for the city and we need more interactive museums like this one. I've been to much larger versions in Tokyo and Montreal but it does what it can with limited space. I think the reviews reflect people wanting more of those experiences but it's Boston and you have to curtail your expectations. You'll get 15-20 interactions that are unique and worthy of multiple social posts. read more

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I really had quite a great time when I visited the WNDR Museum. The staff was so polite and informative, the exhibits were quite interactive and interesting! I really enjoyed the eye exhibit where they take a close up shot of your eye and you can see the eye color and pattern it has! They also have a nice little refreshment area which had some tasty options, I had the hot apple cider which was quite tasty. All in all this was a great experience and would recommend this to anyone looking for an awesome unique experience. read more

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***2 1/2 stars*** This should have been really cool and ultimately just fell flat. My top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality and I came here on an impromptu visit this past Monday in the late morning, when the weather literally and figuratively put a damper on things and we needed an indoor activity to get us to lunchtime. I think I literally saw an ad for this on Instagram, liked the cool cruise ship-esque lighting in the pictures and made an impulsive choice. So...this one's on me. WNDR is conveniently located on the same block as a parking garage in the downtown area, so it was very easy to find. Even though I'm now pretty familiar with this neighborhood, it's not my favorite - very tourist trap, grimy and a lot of homeless people (and I say that as someone who works next to Penn Station in NY). So arguably this museum already has a strike against it - it's not in the bougie section by Fenway where the real heavy hitter museums are, and has kind of taken on the personality of its surroundings. Not the best. Like a lot of touristy settings, WNDR suffers from a pretty common flaw - it's crowded and you're very much aware of other people, which is pretty much the worst situation to be in when you're trying to immerse yourself in an edgy artistic installation. I couldn't appreciate some of the optics because they let a family with screaming toddlers come in 30 seconds after us, which just screams shameless cash grab. My recommendation, especially if you're going to make this pretty kid friendly (which it is) - stagger the times. Treat it the way a well-managed mini golf course does it, and ensure no one is starting the tour within five or 10 minutes of the prior customers. It's not fail proof, but it would be a strong start in the right direction. And similarly, there was a family in front of us that clearly had to prematurely move on to a different room because they knew we were waiting. That just sucks and makes for a crappy experience. Easy fix even if it means you're losing out ultimately on some tickets. There IS some neat stuff in here; it wasn't a total loss. There are some rooms where your body essentially controls the lighting (kind of reminded me of a large, human-sized Lite-Brite for the other Geriatric Oregon Trail Millennials out there - hey) and you have some good Gram material at least. My two favorite features were the eyeball section, where this guy takes a close-up picture of your eyeball and then posts the picture on the wall with other eyeballs (it sounds insane when you type it out like that). It was a little triggering in terms of ophthalmologist-related PTSD but interesting - it was cool to compare the designs of the eyeball with my chum's. There was also a wall where you could write some thoughts, quotes, whatever you wanted on a piece of paper to hang up. The only nitpick I have there is you can do that at a ton of places, not just at a random artistic-heavy museum. For instance, I've done that at my local sushi restaurant. There's probably a way for WNDR to distinguish itself here if a little more thought/money was put into it. Speaking of, that's the obvious issue overall - they need more funding for this. A lot of these installations are honestly pretty cheap and need to be spiffed up. The Let's Survive Forever room SHOULD be really immersive and a high point, but you can clearly hear the screaming kids and other visitors outside. This should 100% be a soundproof area, and it's not. Some of the exhibits reminded me unfortunately of the Jersey Shore - the seedier sections like Seaside. Literally they have one of those fortune-teller machines to churn out a generic prediction when you push a button. How is that even arguably art? The staffers are a selling point - I think everyone we interacted with was pretty young (maybe they hire directly from a nearby college?), friendly and engaged. A few of them were stationed throughout the museum and displayed a solid knowledge base for their assigned areas. But ultimately? This isn't worth the price of admission right now. read more

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I admit it's a little pricey but it's pretty cool. Give yourself a solid hour to roam through and take your time. The exhibits are beautiful and there is definitely an aspect of mindfulness to the place. Staff were all very polite and helpful. read more

Very cool in concept. Definitely leaves something to be desired. Probably two of the exhibits were really breathtaking. Some were really just kinda "cool". For the money spent -- this would be a great activity for kids on a rainy day. It served as a decent date... I wish I hadn't given up part of the sunny summer day, though! read more

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The WNDR Museum Boston has some interesting ideas, but overall it ends up being a pretty mediocre experience -- and honestly, overpriced for what you get. There are maybe two exhibits that truly blew us away -- creative, interactive, and exactly what you'd expect from a place like this. Unfortunately, the rest were pretty "meh," and a few were just plain boring, feeling more like quick photo ops than anything truly engaging. The biggest issue is the size -- it's much smaller than expected, and you can get through it quickly. For the price, it just doesn't feel worth it. It comes off more like a tourist trap than a must-see attraction, which is disappointing given the concept. There's definitely potential here, but it feels underdeveloped and uneven. If you're deciding between this and something similar, the Museum of Illusions in Faneuil Hall is a much better experience overall -- more fun, more interactive, and a better value. With more space, stronger exhibits, and less filler, WNDR could be great. Right now, though, it's more underwhelming than worth the money. read more

The WANDR is pricey for being allowed one hot hour, but once you're in, it's so interesting. My favorite was the art piece that was built as a homage to the artist's grandparents' screened house, and the thunderstorms that she remembers sitting through. That deserves high parks. There was a tour going through during the time my daughter and I were there that mucked up the flow a bit, but I can't say enough about the staff, the cleanliness or the neat photo booth in the lobby. A perfect way to end! read more

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We went at night to the masquerade part. The museum was alright. It passed time and was alright. I tried my best to make the most of it. The rooms were small, there was no guidance through each room. Self paced. There was a puzzle section where we had to solve but they only had 2 so who ever solved it first, gets to solve it. If not, you just go to the next room. The answers for the paper, we didnt do anything with them. No one checked them or asked to check them. So were left with 4 guesses for the 4 riddles. Overall, kind of underwhelming. But it was an okay experience for $35 to pass the time. read more

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Ohhhhhhh.... Grab a loved one and go! Interactive exhibits, food for thought and lots of fun for all ages. And, yes, we were geeking out trying to figure out the tech behind some of the activities. We spent one hour there, and loved every minute of it. Book tickets in advance, and be prepared for an immersive, stimulating and wholesome experience read more

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My 13 year old daughter is hard to impress. I have done it to myself. I have taken her to so many palces and done so many things she is ambivalent. BUT... WNDR- she said a few times, " I really like this place!" Mom win! From the moment you walk in and there are the life size pin art drawing boards to the last exhibit, it was exciting and interesting. There was something for everyone! Plus interactive, most importantly. 3 yr old boy- loved touching everything 13 yr old girl- also loved touching everything! Also, creating some of her own AI art was up her alley 42 yr old husband- into the AI art installation and the pin art I loved seeing what was up next, seeing them take in the exhibit and ultimately enjoying it! Overall it had a lot of different things happening and was time and money well spent. read more

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Kids seemed to enjoy it but we felt like it was overpriced. It costs about the same as the Boston museum of science but not nearly enough things to do. You can easily finish this place in 30-45 minutes. The staff was extremely friendly and they had some cute kids activities for Halloween. read more

Today I went for my second visit to this interactive museum where you get to touch screens and hear music or make music (by touching buttons). There are other things you can look at as well and it was so much fun! During my second visit I took a relative (who is from another state) and we had a great time taking lots of pictures or videos. Great times while we were there. read more

A nice place to see some immersive art supporting some local artists. The location separates across multiple rooms. I think they can shrink the store or food area and expand the exhibits a little more. For about $40 you can finish the exhibit in under 2 hours. You would have to drag your feet and really play with the exhibits. Overall it is hard to rate this highly, once you've been to a TeamLabs exhibit but it's good for the area. read more

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I really enjoyed my experience at the WNDR museum! It was a very colorful time with my family. I really enjoyed the note room where you can write little notes & hang them on the wall. I also like the telephone room where you pick up the red phones and listen to aspiring messages. I would definitely take advantage of his immersive boston experience with you family while it lasts! There were plenty of other rooms that I did not mention, but the ones pictured were a couple of my favorites. Like i said , worth a visit! :) Oh yeah, be prepared to pay $30-$40 for parking at the nearest garages because you will nottt find street parking! read more

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Fun, worth the experience with 20 different exhibits! Tickets can be easily changed online if you can't make it

It was a great experience! Took my niece here and she loved everything as well. Will suggest everyone to try if you are in downtown!

Pop-up art museum with various light exhibits to take cute pictures and pieces that make you think a bit deeper about how society is changing. The part that stood out the most was the iris pictures where they'll take a picture of your eye and display it on a big screen. I didn't think the price was particularly worth the whole experience since it felt like we were rushed a bit through the rooms and some of the exhibits weren't working properly when we came. read more

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I was able to go to the WNDR Museum for my birthday and I had an absolute blast. Intially I was not sure what to expect because it was a pop up exhibit. This was the perfect birthday treat. It is an amazing place for adults and kids alike. They have so many interactive displays and some great art. I think my favorite room was the pendulum room and the room with the AI art. It is always interesting to see others creativity and allow yourself to experience art in every form. There were so many hands on things to do. I enjoyed having one of the staff members write me limerick about my birthday. The amount of pictures and photo ops were insane. We had an absolute blast and would recommend to anyone looking for a good fun afternoon. The exhibit itself took about 2 hrs. They did have a bar and store available to purchase souvenirs and also food and drinks before or after the exhibit. read more

Great experience here enjoying the interactive exhibits! My favorite was a huge screen that reacted like a heat map to our movements and created some cool, abstract images accordingly. The interactive theater with bean bag chairs was also a really cool place to take a break and relax for a bit. I enjoyed the AI art installation but can see how people could take issue with it ethically as someone mentioned in a previous review. Staff throughout the museum was super friendly and chill. I really enjoyed speaking with the staff person in the area of the AI installation. The Kusama exhibit was the reason I came here but I actually ended up enjoying other exhibits more. You only get one minute inside the Kusama installation which is really disappointing but apparently what Kusama wants for it. My main critique of this place is really the price. It was $38 for an adult ticket which is so much more compared to local museums like the MFA and ISGM. Even though it was pricey, I did really enjoy it. My love was able to take advantage of their veterans discount but his ticket was still $26. Plus $6 in fees, so it was $70 for the two of us go. We found cheap weekend parking in the Copley area then walked here. It's right next to the Macy's in DTC. Highly recommend but mainly detracting a star due to the pricing. read more

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Parking Use parking garage WNDR is incredible for all ages. Please allow yourself some time to explore and enjoy. read more

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We made an effort to have a good time, but unfortunately, we felt that the experience didn't live up to our expectations. It seemed like just a simple light show projected onto screens. read more

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This was SO much fun!!!!! We were worried because we were running late but it turned out OK and we were able to go through the exhibit without a problem! I took like 200 pics, but I didn't want to spoil the experience for anyone so I didn't include a lot of them. Make sure to have storage on your phone before you go. There were so many rooms and different interactive things to try, and so many photo ops! The staff was so kind and helpful and seemed to have a genuine interest in the topics and art exhibits there. My personal favorite was the INSIDEOUT exhibit which was based on the artist's childhood memories of storms growing up. We did have to wait a long time in line to get inside of the little viewing structure since we were visiting during a peak time, but it was totally worth it. Overall, there was a great balance of interactivity and things to slow down and watch unfold in front of you. Would recommend going during a time that is NOT during peak hours so you don't have to worry about long wait times or bumping into other parties. We ended up spending around 2 hrs there (probably because of the wait times), but it should usually take around 1.5 if you do all the things there. read more

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I felt like WNDR Museum was a bit underwhelming for me and lost interest as I continued walking through. I was most excited for the mirror/ball room but it was a lot smaller than expected. There's a time limit to be in the room, which from what I can recall, was around 2 minutes max. This museum does seem like a great place to take pictures but other than that, there's not much to do or look at. read more

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Had a GREAT time at the WNDR museum! I was in town for work so my coworker and I decided to go. We had so much fun. The only downside was that we wished it were longer. read more

Such a unique place. Well worth the visit if you are in town and or or looking for a date idea. My advice is take your time and enjoy each feature to its fullest read more

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I loved my visit to WNDR. I did get lost getting there because it's not clear which set of doors to use to enter. But once I got in, I loved it. The exhibits are unique and mostly interactive. I loved the mirror ball room the most. read more

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This museum is great for the family. We're here on vacation for the Boston Marathon and it was the same of the cake. The kids loved it crowd pleaser for everyone definitely recommend. Don't miss out. read more

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My family and I had a great time here! I love interactive museums that make the time pass so this was great for us read more

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Expensive with few displays, mostly screens with electric lights. They also charge extra for coat check. Not worth spending time there.

Amazing, 10/10. Super cool, very deep, but if you're into that you'll love it. Met my goat today and we made a beat!!

Had so much fun! Highly recommend! Definitely come with friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lots of photo ops

The actual museum would have been a fun time! My boyfriend and I ordered drinks at the bar and explored the merch before we went in. We bought a second drink and started to go through the museum. It was a lot of fun until a group of toddlers ran through and ruined our experience. We stayed behind to let them pass only to have another group of children behind us. Most of the rooms are time sensitive so you can only stay in said place for a minute or 2. We went through the whole museum in about an hour. We tried to spend time at the attractions too, our favorite was the AI room and the eye picture experience. This is not a place for children... it's very obviously a "psychedelic" experience. Most of the attraction themes were adult in nature. Until this location makes it an 18+ or 21+ location, I won't be coming back. It is impossible to enjoy the attractions and read the plaques of local artists as well as take part in activities with children (toddlers, 3-5 years old) right behind us. I don't recommend this place at all. Save your money and go to an actual museum. read more

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3.5 is just about right because while it's no team lab, they do have a kusama at this chicago location which is always nice to see. otherwise, the note wall provided some great laughs, and the synth pad at the end was a pleasant surprise rounding up because we visited with our 3 year old and he still will still talks about it randomly, a month+ removed. but for everyone lets say over the age of 11, it can feel pretty kitschy -- so i think if you temper your expectations and try not to force it in to some must-instagram experience, it is just fine and worth the hour-hour and a half we spent slowly taking in every exhibit and room then again when we went it was pretty darn empty (2 hrs before closing on a weekday) so i would imagine if it were super packed it would not have been all that pleasant and probably not all super worth a side trip, if your time in boston is limited thank you for making our son laugh so hard! read more

Was hesitant after reading reviews. We had a really good time ,2 adults 2 teen girls. Was not very busy though it's a holiday. We interacted with every area,read about the artists and did it all!! It is pricey,$35/person as age 13+ after fees. I emailed inquiry about promo codes,discounts etc. None beyond under 12 and veterans. They validate parking but I found street parking. Still a good time. read more

We went as a large group excited to see all the cool exhibits, however we were pretty disappointed with what this museum had to offer. We thought the entrance walkway was the coolest part of the museum and then it went a little downhill from there. It took us only 45 minutes to go through the entire museum. If you're not there for the pics to post on insta or there with kids then it's really not the best especially for the high prices for the tickets. read more

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the museum was interesting and fun to go into for a few hours. The team was very helpful when it came to rescheduling our visit time and we enjoyed ourselves a lot. read more

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