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    WNDR Museum

    3.4 (407 reviews)
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    Ashley C.

    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.

    Savanna M.

    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.

    Kimberly B.

    So colorful! Sensory overload for sure. A must see! Really loved the science snacks and 3D room

    Dana D.

    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!

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    Yumi B.

    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.

    Emi M.

    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.

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    Danielle K.

    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.

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    Jenny B.

    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?

    Brad G.

    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.

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    Lena M.

    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!

    Mirella K.

    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!

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    Rosa F.

    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.

    Ashley B.

    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!

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    Amazing experience!!! Very interactive and enjoyable! Took lots of pictures and even had their special ice cream!

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    Really cool exhibit, I would come back to WNDR again with friends. Had nice things to buy at the gift shop as well

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    This place was worth it and such a great IG photo spot!My first time here and I'd definitely be back with my other friends.

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    I loved! Very interactive. I came in 2020 and they had more things but it was still very cool!

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    Ask the Community - WNDR Museum

    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

    Are kids free under a certain age?

    Yes, kids under 2 don't require tickets!

    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?

    I paid for parking through spot hero. It saved me a lot of money. If you've never used spot hero before here is my referral code, you'll save $7 on your next spot. I paid $9 flat for parking, Let me know if you have any other questions.… Read more

    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… Read more

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    Review Highlights - WNDR Museum

    It's not a very long experience, but it's as interactive as you want it to be and we really enjoyed the immersive art installations.

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