Party & Event Venue in Bloomington

If you are looking for an event or party venue in Bloomington, then consider Wonderlab for a unique experience. Our venue is fully accessible and our friendly staff are on hand to assist you and your guests at your special celebration. Birthday parties, weddings and more!

Celebrate at WonderLab’s Event Venue

A young boy in a WonderLab birthday party hat watches a chemical reaction in a conical flask.

Birthdays at WonderLab

Make your child’s birthday wonderful – plan your party at WonderLab. Our affordable options are created to fit your budget and your child’s interests.

Know exactly what you want to do for your party? Book a DIY Party for any age child and let your imagination run wild. Want us to do the work for you? Take your birthday party to the next level when you choose a themed event!

Up to 40 guests.*

*Smaller parties can be accommodated by special request. Email: laura@wonderlab.org with questions.

Unique Science Weddings

Whether you are planning a contemporary celebration or a traditional event, WonderLab’s unique atmosphere and flexible service will make your wedding event one you and your guests will always remember. The award-winning venue offers you two floors of playful interactive exhibits as built-in entertainment and outstanding service at an affordable price. WonderLab also provides you an outdoor option with its beautiful outdoor garden, which is next to the B-Line Trail in downtown Bloomington.

Option #1

$1000

Option #2

$1200

Option #3

$1550

Custom Options

  • $100 for each additional 50 guests

  • $150 for each additional hour of rental

  • $75 for a live science demonstration or hands on science activity

  • $250 for renting only the garden or for adding to Option #1

  • $60 for four cocktail tables and linens

Wedding Package with the Hyatt Place

Get 10% off a block of ten or more rooms at the Hyatt Place across the B-Line Trail from the museum.

To book rooms contact either:

Hyatt Place – Brooke Lasher
brooke.lasher@hyatt.com | 812-339-5950

or

WonderLab –  Laura Atchison, Events, Sales, and Systems Manager
laura@wonderlab.org | 812-337-1337 x 219

*Blackout dates apply. Rooms and museum rentals based on availability.

Rent WonderLab

WonderLab is a perfect venue for conference receptions, departmental and corporate parties, and meetings. The museum is conveniently located on the B-Line Trail in the heart of the Bloomington Entertainment and Arts District (BEAD).

When the museum is closed to the public, WonderLab’s accessible facility and garden can be exclusively yours for eco-friendly events that include entertainment and outstanding service at an affordable price.  Meeting rooms are available to reserve whenever the museum is open.

Enjoy a relaxed and memorable gathering at WonderLab!

Here are a few of the ways in which groups have utilized our facilities:

  • Graduation and Retirement Parties

  • Company Celebrations and Staff Recognition Events

  • Graduate Student Recruitment

  • Meetings

  • Family Reunions

  • Theme Parties

  • Film Screenings

Option #1

$1000

Option #2

$1200

Option #3

$1550

Custom Options

  • $100 for each additional 50 guests

  • $150 for each additional hour of rental

  • $350 add the WonderGarden

  • $60 for four cocktail tables and linens

Meeting room rentals, available when the museum is open to the public, start at $200.