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Was lucky enough to catch this just shy of a month before they closed. What an amazing experience and something I'll always remember. Each room had a very unique and colorful experience, The zoomin shot of your retina, a 3d room with forced perspective, the Yayoi Kusayama dedication room especially as her passing was very recent. Theres even small hidey holes to check out a miniature room. Halfway through ghe gallery was a little campout spot of merch where i tried my first deep fried chicken ice cream. Really glad WNDR happened and hope to more like it in the Chicago area.
This museum is nice, fun for all ages. I really enjoyed walking through the fiber optic hanging light strands gotta watch out those unexpected walls... lol. The fortune teller was interestingly correct, strange. There are photo ops all throughout which is a great touch. It's also very interactive. Easy to maneuver though and not too big. The staff is very nice as well. Very attentive and helpful, more hands on which is nice. Location was easy to find.
Wasn't sure what to expect but this place was great to explore. This would be a great time for the whole family. Interactive rooms, areas where other guests were taking photos, bright and colorful. Staff was very nice and very helpful. Getting through the museum and for guidance. The location was easy to find and there is parking close by.
What a fun museum! Lots to do for adults, and children, and very appropriate! From interactive art to berries that twist your taste buds, this place is cool. They change exhibits as well so definitely check this place out! The have snacks at the end, photos booths, beer and juice at the beginning. This is a full sensory experience, full of flashing lights, colors changing, and in one room you need to use 3D glasses. They provide them.
Paid WNDR museum a visit for a Yelp Elite Squad event. The museum had a lot of different exhibits/illusions one go into deep thought on.
This museum was fun. The admission cost was a bit more than what I'd like to pay, but I am glad I went. It was more like an attraction than just a museum. It is definitely fun as a group, too. It is very interactive and immersive. I enjoyed getting my eye pictured and see it close up on a screen. It was very cool.
So happy with this experience! It was a little on the expensive side, but I have to say there was a lot of exhibits and you are given a card with a QR code that will take and store your photos with an option to buy at the end which again was pretty expensive. We were a group of adults and really enjoyed ourselves so I bet kids would absolutely love this spot. We bought a ticket upon arrival and were able to experience it all within 45 minutes.
So many things to see in this museum. My advice is take your time through all the exhibits. The place is full of surprises. I would love to come back again the next time I come to Chicago.
This place is a solid 5 but I'm counting off a star for a reason or two(more later). If you love art, you should love this place. If you love interactive art, you should definitely love this place. I remember when this place opened in 2018ish(?). I wanted to visit but didn't have any Chicago trips around the time so never got to it. With that, that allowed 7 years of excitement to build up for me. First thing: The website suggests buying tickets in advance at a designated time. Our tickets were for 1 but we arrived around 12:35 and they let us in early. So mid-day on a Thursday was perfect. We practically had the entire place to ourselves. Having the place during a non-busy time was perfect but that's one of the reasons to take off one star. If this place was packed or super busy, your results are certainly going to vary. One major appreciation is the staff here. From the front to others around the space, super nice! They were there if you had questions but they didn't hover or bother us at all. It can be awkward(especially during a less busy time) when you have the time to explore but your introverted self doesn't want to be loud or silly while people are staring. People have mentioned the value. I think It's great value but again, depending on how busy it is... your results are definitely going to vary. The exhibits were all some degree of fun. I think the WNDRMoments aspect is cool. You have a card that you scan and pose for pictures. I wish I would've known the package prices first. They have an option to get all photos(digital versions) for 49.99(2025). We would've taken so many photos. I think we took around 15-20. One exhibit had an issue and wouldn't accept the scanned card. I went looking for an employee, found one, and was told it needed to be reset and to check back before we left. We checked a time or two before we left but it hadn't been reset yet so we skipped it. To the employee's credit, they did offer to take our picture with our phones so that's an A+ Ideal employee situation. Kudos WNDR! I'd likely visit again. I'm curious how often they install new exhibits. Currently they were pushing a 3d exhibit. It was very cool. If you're in Chicago and don't have access to something like this where you live, I'd look into it for sure.
I had a wonderful time at WNDR Museum with my best friend. I used to do a lot of art and photography stuff with this friend, so we really enjoyed this museum. Her biggest note was that it felt very short. I was surprised how quickly it went by for the price we paid, however, we still enjoyed it. I loved the variety of interactive exhibits here. It's not just a selfie museum, it's way more. Sure there are plenty of photo ops, but you'll have just as much fun even if you don't take a single photo. The first thing we ran into was a picture of our eyes that were downloaded to a variety of other eyes. I loved that there was a rebranded Zoltar in here. There was a compliment machine and a bunch of art you could touch and interact with. There were even pieces you could use your phone for. There is something for every single sense here (there was even a tasting experience). It was a really fun time!
I'm a huge fan of interactive modern museums. So of course, I wanted to check out WNDR. The website made me think of Mercer Labs in NYC, but WNDR far more interactive, with a giant pin hand print toy you can use to make a full-body sculpture, a chance to have a pohto taken of your iris, a room with lights that change it from color to black and white, and other interactive exhibits. You get a QR code to scan to take pictures that you have an opportunity to buy at the end, which is a bit annoying, but it didn't take away from the fun we had.
Such a fun experience at the WNDR Museum!!! I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. They have tons of interactive and picturesque activities / exhibits. My favorite was the eye station where they take a super clear close up image of your eye and display it on the wall. I recommend going during off peak hours so there's more room for you to check out the exhibits and take pictures. I'll definitely come again - what a fun and unique museum!
With 20+ immersive art installations including work from Yayoi Kusama, WNDR is truly unlike anything else! Every room feels like a completely different world & you end up spending way more time there than expected. It earned USA Today's Top 10 immersive art experiences for a reason!
Be prepared to WNDR. After eight years of basic sciences, Step 1 (being scheduled and rescheduled and scheduled and rescheduled and scheduled due to the pandemic), clinical rounds, Match Day and a PhD defense, my daughter definitely earned the right to celebrate curiosity. Such a fun place to be surrounded by family and friends. Ordered catering. Had a candy bar set up with bottles with a prescription for happiness. Brought chocolate brains from Texas. Fun to go through the WNDR Museum. Love the rooms filled with so many interesting artistic expressions. Cakes with inspiring messages. Neon signs. An eye-catching display room (good for the future ophthalmologists in the crowd.) Set up a bar with cocktails and mocktails themed for the occasion. Have a: Med School Mule. Dip(a)loma. Action Potential. Fun to explore the rooms after hours. 3-D glasses required. Smile. Walk through the lights. See your reflection. Imagine. Everyone has an artist within. Life is full of choices. The secret is there are no wrong ones. read more
WNDR Museum will be permanently closing and I think their last day open to the public was this past Monday, September 7th. Sad because it has been around since 2018! I've always thought about going, but never got around to it because I'm not a really big fan of these interactive/photo op type art museums. When I saw they were closing, I had to finally check it out. I think it's a little more than $30 for adults, which is pretty pricey considering the Art Institute is about the same price and way bigger. This museum is pretty small and it only took less than an hour to walk through. The interactive aspects were all super fun though!! I even bought some of our photos at the end, and I was glad they were 50% off (everything in store was). They will be having a party at the end of this month if you want to go one last time! read more
I think all the folks complaining about the experience should try experiencing it with a little kid. I came with my SIL and my 19 month old nephew on a quiet Sunday. He had been cooped up in the house for a few days due to weather and needed to get out and about. My brother had taken him about 6 months ago and he enjoyed it even as a baby so I was hype to see it with him now that he's a little older. Rundown: -SIL paid for the tix so I dunno how much it cost -easy parking -no lines around 11am on a summer Sunday -in and out in about 45 minutes Notable exhibits: -the first one is an eye scan. I have soft tissue injury icks but I survived -the jellyfish mirror room - kids (and adults like me) go wild for this -any of the tactile ones where you touch and music happens -the ball and mirror room. Nephew went crazy for this as balls are his fave thing. -My ABSOLUTE fave was the DJ beats making room. I mixed some sounds while nephew danced. Some of us writing reviews for this place are old, jaded, have "seen it all" and seem to be approaching this from a transactional angle - I spent this so I want such and such experience. But if you watch a child's eyes light up at all the colors and sounds, watch how excited they get when they realize that their movement and their touch changes the floor pattern or the music, then you really get to experience what the place is about - Wonder! read more
Was lucky enough to catch this just shy of a month before they closed. What an amazing experience and something I'll always remember. Each room had a very unique and colorful experience, The zoomin shot of your retina, a 3d room with forced perspective, the Yayoi Kusayama dedication room especially as her passing was very recent. Theres even small hidey holes to check out a miniature room. Halfway through ghe gallery was a little campout spot of merch where i tried my first deep fried chicken ice cream. Really glad WNDR happened and hope to more like it in the Chicago area. read more
This museum is nice, fun for all ages. I really enjoyed walking through the fiber optic hanging light strands gotta watch out those unexpected walls... lol. The fortune teller was interestingly correct, strange. There are photo ops all throughout which is a great touch. It's also very interactive. Easy to maneuver though and not too big. The staff is very nice as well. Very attentive and helpful, more hands on which is nice. Location was easy to find. read more
Wasn't sure what to expect but this place was great to explore. This would be a great time for the whole family. Interactive rooms, areas where other guests were taking photos, bright and colorful. Staff was very nice and very helpful. Getting through the museum and for guidance. The location was easy to find and there is parking close by. read more
5 months ago
What a fun museum! Lots to do for adults, and children, and very appropriate! From interactive art to berries that twist your taste buds, this place is cool. They change exhibits as well so definitely check this place out! The have snacks at the end, photos booths, beer and juice at the beginning. This is a full sensory experience, full of flashing lights, colors changing, and in one room you need to use 3D glasses. They provide them. read more
This museum was fun. The admission cost was a bit more than what I'd like to pay, but I am glad I went. It was more like an attraction than just a museum. It is definitely fun as a group, too. It is very interactive and immersive. I enjoyed getting my eye pictured and see it close up on a screen. It was very cool. read more
6 months ago
So happy with this experience! It was a little on the expensive side, but I have to say there was a lot of exhibits and you are given a card with a QR code that will take and store your photos with an option to buy at the end which again was pretty expensive. We were a group of adults and really enjoyed ourselves so I bet kids would absolutely love this spot. We bought a ticket upon arrival and were able to experience it all within 45 minutes. read more
So many things to see in this museum. My advice is take your time through all the exhibits. The place is full of surprises. I would love to come back again the next time I come to Chicago. read more
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This place is a solid 5 but I'm counting off a star for a reason or two(more later). If you love art, you should love this place. If you love interactive art, you should definitely love this place. I remember when this place opened in 2018ish(?). I wanted to visit but didn't have any Chicago trips around the time so never got to it. With that, that allowed 7 years of excitement to build up for me. First thing: The website suggests buying tickets in advance at a designated time. Our tickets were for 1 but we arrived around 12:35 and they let us in early. So mid-day on a Thursday was perfect. We practically had the entire place to ourselves. Having the place during a non-busy time was perfect but that's one of the reasons to take off one star. If this place was packed or super busy, your results are certainly going to vary. One major appreciation is the staff here. From the front to others around the space, super nice! They were there if you had questions but they didn't hover or bother us at all. It can be awkward(especially during a less busy time) when you have the time to explore but your introverted self doesn't want to be loud or silly while people are staring. People have mentioned the value. I think It's great value but again, depending on how busy it is... your results are definitely going to vary. The exhibits were all some degree of fun. I think the WNDRMoments aspect is cool. You have a card that you scan and pose for pictures. I wish I would've known the package prices first. They have an option to get all photos(digital versions) for 49.99(2025). We would've taken so many photos. I think we took around 15-20. One exhibit had an issue and wouldn't accept the scanned card. I went looking for an employee, found one, and was told it needed to be reset and to check back before we left. We checked a time or two before we left but it hadn't been reset yet so we skipped it. To the employee's credit, they did offer to take our picture with our phones so that's an A+ Ideal employee situation. Kudos WNDR! I'd likely visit again. I'm curious how often they install new exhibits. Currently they were pushing a 3d exhibit. It was very cool. If you're in Chicago and don't have access to something like this where you live, I'd look into it for sure. read more
I had a wonderful time at WNDR Museum with my best friend. I used to do a lot of art and photography stuff with this friend, so we really enjoyed this museum. Her biggest note was that it felt very short. I was surprised how quickly it went by for the price we paid, however, we still enjoyed it. I loved the variety of interactive exhibits here. It's not just a selfie museum, it's way more. Sure there are plenty of photo ops, but you'll have just as much fun even if you don't take a single photo. The first thing we ran into was a picture of our eyes that were downloaded to a variety of other eyes. I loved that there was a rebranded Zoltar in here. There was a compliment machine and a bunch of art you could touch and interact with. There were even pieces you could use your phone for. There is something for every single sense here (there was even a tasting experience). It was a really fun time! read more
9 months ago
I'm a huge fan of interactive modern museums. So of course, I wanted to check out WNDR. The website made me think of Mercer Labs in NYC, but WNDR far more interactive, with a giant pin hand print toy you can use to make a full-body sculpture, a chance to have a pohto taken of your iris, a room with lights that change it from color to black and white, and other interactive exhibits. You get a QR code to scan to take pictures that you have an opportunity to buy at the end, which is a bit annoying, but it didn't take away from the fun we had. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Such a fun experience at the WNDR Museum!!! I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised. They have tons of interactive and picturesque activities / exhibits. My favorite was the eye station where they take a super clear close up image of your eye and display it on the wall. I recommend going during off peak hours so there's more room for you to check out the exhibits and take pictures. I'll definitely come again - what a fun and unique museum! read more
5 months ago
With 20+ immersive art installations including work from Yayoi Kusama, WNDR is truly unlike anything else! Every room feels like a completely different world & you end up spending way more time there than expected. It earned USA Today's Top 10 immersive art experiences for a reason! read more
6 months ago
Cute but not worth the price. It takes maybe 30 minutes to walk through and they want you to buy about $45-60 worth of photos after paying $40 to enter. Eh.... Maybe the photos should be included? read more
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5 months ago
So colorful! Sensory overload for sure. A must see! Really loved the science snacks and 3D room read more
What a great to began my year! Came to celebrate my first Elite Yelp Member Event at this amazing cool Museum. The WNDR Museum is a must go. It's very organized and the staff is super friendly. Vivian was our first encounter as we (my sister and I ) arrived. Stephanie was the front counter employee who helped kindly with taking drink orders and answered all questions regarding things in shop/store. All of the rooms in this super artsy museum were fun to view. Super clean and colorful and inventive. Takes you away from the real world and has the brain making you feel like a kid again. It's hard to choose which room was my favorite bc I really took each room in and loved every one of them. Take time to visit and bring your friends. It will help take a load off and bring color into your day. Highly recommend it. read more
1 month ago
This was definitely one of the best things I did on my trip to Chicago. If you're only there for a short time, definitely try to squeeze this into your itinerary! I had so much fun with all types of interactive exhibits. They include things like seeing a picture of your iris and trying the miracle berry which makes everything taste sweet! These are some things I've always been interested in but never decided to do because of the cost. The ticket is well worth it in my opinion and I like at the end of the museum there's a place to chill and you get Photo Booth pictures included in your ticket! read more
4 months ago
This place is amazing so much art and illusions just loooove it this is like quality art museum. The Kids Love this place ( photo in the pictures of kid) LOVE IT COMING BACK SOON read more
1 year ago
Interesting and fun museum, the kids were excited by every room. There were about ten or eleven different rooms or exhibits to check out, took about an hour. read more
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Thank you so much! We’re delighted the kids loved exploring each…
6 months ago
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1 year ago
The experience was so amazing! My first time going and I can't wait to try out the Boston location next! The eye exhibit was my favorite read more
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Thank you for sharing your amazing experience! We’re so happy you…
3 years ago
Our very 1st time going to this Artsy museum! A whole lot of eccentric art pieces, interactive designs, and wicked originality of showings! Appreciate the artistic and authenticity of some of the creativeness that were displayed at this museum. A little small and pricey, though. Regular admission was $38.00 a person!!! Artistic viewpoints - 4 Star rating Parking/Price - 2 Stars Overal rating = 3 Stars read more
2 years ago
I went for adult night and it was pretty cool. It's not that big, but they have some cool photo ops and interactive displays. The featured exhibit was really dope when I went, the polka dot one. It's self paced, so I grabbed a drink and checked it out. They also had dj such n such on the 1 and 2s, great tunes while you explore the museum. read more
If you are visiting Chicago, I highly recommend visiting the WNDR, it was quick (about an hour) and a great price for a fun experience. We made it a pre dinner visit and it was so fun we didn't want to leave. Very interactive with so many great spots for a photo op! Go and fully immerse yourself in the experience! read more
9 months ago
So much fun for a girls trip! Loved it! Can't wait to come back with my kids. This was wonderful! read more
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So this was really cool. I loved the experience, and it was so much fun. NOTICE: The Chicago advertisements that you see on social platforms include the silver balls hanging everywhere, which is soooo beautiful, but...THAT EXHIBIT HAS MOVED TO BOSTON So, if you are looking for that specific master piece, it will not be at this location. This Kay is part of the reason why the ratings are so low on this location right now.... just a guess. Other than that, the immersiceness was great. The only takeaway is that it seemed like there were a lot of bump ins to other goers that haven't moved progress due to enjoying the pieces longer than expected, I guess. read more
8 months ago
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9 months ago
10 months ago
Fun warm place to take the family! Interact and interesting displays. Took 13-22 year olds and everyone enjoyed! read more
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Cool museum features art installation that have a technological slant. It takes about 30 min to an hour to get through and they are always switching out installations and bringing in new artists. I loved the interactive element of many of the installations. Def a good place to spend 30 to 45 minutes plus the time in the gift shop. read more
We had a blast at The Legacy of Now Panel hosted by jackdaniels at Wndr Museum featuring Chicago artist Tubs (his artwork is awesome, if you don't know who he is, you really should check him out). It's so great that Wndr Museum is showcasing local artists as well as world known artists. I had been wanting to go to Wndr Museum for a long time, this was our first time and it was so interesting! Walls of sequins! I loved it! There are about 20 rooms/ exhibits, and, almost all are interactive. It's actually really small for a museum and on the high end of prices. Admission to The chicago Art Museum for Chicago residents is only $20.00 versus admission to The Wndr Museum is $38.00 for "peak times". My advice? Look for discounts, check for buy one get one free tickets. These do occasionally come up. Wndr Museum is 11,000 square feet versus 562,000 square feet for The Chicago Art Museum. We spent a couple of hours at Wndr Museum while we could spend a few days at The Chicago Art Museum. They have a lot of different events happening at the museum, maybe if we find one that is interesting to us, we will go here again. read more
2 years ago
We took a day trip to Chicago and had a couple of MUST DO'S and the WNDR museum was on it :) The great things about this place are the interactive activities, they had ALOT of cool exhibits. It's a start to finish, so you follow a path the entire way through with a couple of things to do after. My dad myself and my son all enjoyed the different rooms. The only complaint is it's a little pricey and only lasts like an hour if you take your time read more
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Does the WNDR Museum offer photography services?? E.g I go and they take my picture professionally hhahaha thanks for your answer I'm going with my friends in May 2023!
They don't.
Do you have to make an appointment to come cause I've heard that you do, and also how much is it to get in?
Yes you, you pick your time when you order your tickets from online! I think tickets were $35
How much are the tickets per person?! Also how many different rooms are there?!
Tickets are $35 per person for a 30-40 minute walk through experience. There are maybe 5-6 rooms.
Does anyone know if they will still let you in if you are a little late? I got tickets for the 6:30pm time
I believe being a few min late should be fine! It's a 15min window for reservations so if it's past that, I would worry a little, but it all depends on traffic/how busy they are that day
Hi! if i got there a little bit earlier than my scheduled time, could i start then or do we have to start right at our allotted time slot? Thanks!
We got there early and were allowed to go ahead and start!
Did they have a spot like a coat check or somewhere to keep bags/coats? My boyfriend & I are going & will have our backpacks from our hotel stay & wont have a car while there so just wondering if there will be a spot for that kind of stuff
Yes they have lockers to put your stuff while you browse around
Do they allow strollers?
You can check it in but the museum itself doesn't allow it through exhibits.
Can you purchase your online tickets minutes before entering?
So long that it's not a sold out day, typically yes you can purchase at the door.
Is there parking available or do you have to park on the street /use parking meters?
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Can you attend the museum after the allotted time on your ticket?
We were late and they let us in - didn't seem like an issue!! They look your name up on an iPad when you enter.
How long is each visit? I know it's a scheduled start time by appointment only but is there a time limit? If not, how long does it take to go through?
Depends on how many pictures you take! I went through in a little less than an hour. I didn't take too many photos so I didn't linger in each exhibit at all. I think there were people who took a lot of photos and ended up staying there for around 2…
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