Welcome to WonderLab

Museum of Science, Health, and Technology

Welcome to WonderLab

Museum of Science, Health, and Technology

Hours & Admission

MUSEUM HOURS

Closed Most Mondays

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
9am – 6pm

Fridays & Saturdays:
9am – 5pm

Sundays: 1 – 5pm

View Holiday & Special Open Hours →

GENERAL ADMISSION
at the door

Members: FREE
Non-members: $14.50
Access Pass Program: $2
Infants under age 1 Free

PARTIES & RENTALS

Learn More →

Exhibits

At WonderLab, visitors of all ages enjoy the experience of hands-on science. Discover science exhibits that encourage exploration, spark curiosity and delight the imagination. Come play with us!

Microeye2022-08-18T01:54:03-04:00
A child wearing a mask makes an observation through the MicroEye exhibit at Wonderlab in Bloomington

Microeye

Big Piano2022-08-18T01:55:19-04:00

Big Piano

WonderSaurus2022-08-17T00:06:46-04:00

WonderSaurus

Air Maze2022-08-18T01:54:59-04:00

Air Maze

SandScapes2022-08-18T01:52:33-04:00

SandScapes

WaterWorks2022-08-18T01:55:45-04:00
Child watching water vortex in Wonderlab science museum.Membership plans available.

WaterWorks

Grapevine Climber2022-08-18T01:57:16-04:00

Grapevine Climber

Corn Snakes2022-09-12T14:03:39-04:00
A cornsnake, part of the collection of animals at Wonderlab

Corn Snakes

Science Sprouts Place2022-08-18T01:59:19-04:00
A baby plays in the Science Sprouts area of Wonderlab with their caregiver

Science Sprouts Place

Skyline Toolbox2022-08-18T01:53:35-04:00

Skyline Toolbox

Microeye2022-08-18T01:54:03-04:00
A child wearing a mask makes an observation through the MicroEye exhibit at Wonderlab in Bloomington

Microeye

Big Piano2022-08-18T01:55:19-04:00

Big Piano

WonderSaurus2022-08-17T00:06:46-04:00

WonderSaurus

Air Maze2022-08-18T01:54:59-04:00

Air Maze

SandScapes2022-08-18T01:52:33-04:00

SandScapes

WaterWorks2022-08-18T01:55:45-04:00
Child watching water vortex in Wonderlab science museum.Membership plans available.

WaterWorks

Grapevine Climber2022-08-18T01:57:16-04:00

Grapevine Climber

Corn Snakes2022-09-12T14:03:39-04:00
A cornsnake, part of the collection of animals at Wonderlab

Corn Snakes

Science Sprouts Place2022-08-18T01:59:19-04:00
A baby plays in the Science Sprouts area of Wonderlab with their caregiver

Science Sprouts Place

Skyline Toolbox2022-08-18T01:53:35-04:00

Skyline Toolbox

Microeye2022-08-18T01:54:03-04:00
A child wearing a mask makes an observation through the MicroEye exhibit at Wonderlab in Bloomington

Microeye

Big Piano2022-08-18T01:55:19-04:00

Big Piano

WonderSaurus2022-08-17T00:06:46-04:00

WonderSaurus

Air Maze2022-08-18T01:54:59-04:00

Air Maze

SandScapes2022-08-18T01:52:33-04:00

SandScapes

WaterWorks2022-08-18T01:55:45-04:00
Child watching water vortex in Wonderlab science museum.Membership plans available.

WaterWorks

Grapevine Climber2022-08-18T01:57:16-04:00

Grapevine Climber

Corn Snakes2022-09-12T14:03:39-04:00
A cornsnake, part of the collection of animals at Wonderlab

Corn Snakes

Science Sprouts Place2022-08-18T01:59:19-04:00
A baby plays in the Science Sprouts area of Wonderlab with their caregiver

Science Sprouts Place

Skyline Toolbox2022-08-18T01:53:35-04:00

Skyline Toolbox

NEW IN EXHIBITS

HoverCrafts

Design, plan, construct, test! How high will your craft hover? Open now in the first floor galleries.

NEW IN EXHIBITS

HoverCrafts

Design, plan, construct, test! How high will your craft hover? Open now in the first floor galleries.

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 7pm | 21+

AfterHours: Granfalloon, Jailbird

For this year’s Granfalloon Kurt Vonnegut Convergence, dive into the themes around Vonnegut’s epic novel Jailbird.

Saturday, June 1, 2024 | 7pm | 21+

AfterHours: Granfalloon, Jailbird

For this year’s Granfalloon Kurt Vonnegut Convergence, dive into the themes around Vonnegut’s epic novel Jailbird.

June 3 – July 26

2024 Summer WonderCamp

What are your kids doing this summer? WonderCamp Summer 2024 has all the options for grades K-8. Spaces still available!

June 3 – July 26

2024 Summer WonderCamp

What are your kids doing this summer? WonderCamp Summer 2024 has all the options for grades K-8. Spaces still available!

Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30

BubbleFest 2024: Bubble Blow Out

Welcome to WonderLab’s BubbleFest – where the magic of bubbles comes to life!

Saturday, June 29 & Sunday, June 30

BubbleFest 2024: Bubble Blow Out

Welcome to WonderLab’s BubbleFest – where the magic of bubbles comes to life!

Saturday, July 13

Summer Maker Workshop – Solar Ovens

Experiment with how solar rays can be harnessed and used as energy. Use this renewable energy to cook food!

Saturday, July 13

Summer Maker Workshop – Solar Ovens

Experiment with how solar rays can be harnessed and used as energy. Use this renewable energy to cook food!

Programs at WonderLab

Join us at WonderLab for our exciting line-up of hands-on science experiences for the whole family. Participation is free with museum admission. Space is limited on a first come basis.

Child wearing a mask sitting on a mat looks up at an adult sitting next to her

Science Sprouts

Tuesdays
at 10am

Activities for Children
Birth – Age 3

An adult teacher at WonderLab, Kelli Debikey, explains a geometry concept to a group of young children.

Science StoryTime

Thursdays
at 10am

Activities for Children
Ages 3 – 6

A little girl at a table planting seedlings at Wonderlab Science Museum Bloomington

Discovery Time

Thursdays
at 5pm

Activities for Children
Ages 3 – 6

WonderLab Animal Exhibits Manager, Sam Couch, displays a tarantula.

Animal Hour

Fridays
at 3pm

Activities for
All Ages 

WonderLab Animal Exhibits Manager, Sam Couch, leads a program about the coral reef aquarium.

Dive Deeper

One Friday a Month
at 3pm

Activities for
All Ages 

A boy wearing gloves examines a seedling at Wonderlab museum

STEM Saturdays

Saturdays
at 3pm

Activities for Groups
All Ages

Young students writing code work at a desk near laptop computers.

Tech Saturdays Hybrid

One Saturday a month
at 3pm

All levels of experience are welcome.

Science from Home

Join WonderLab on Zoom LIVE for hands-on science fun. Virtual programs include experiments and projects using easy to find materials from home. Check-out all the topics and details on the events calendar.

Virtual Program

Wednesdays
at 10am

Activities for Children
Ages 3 – 6

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Hybrid Program

One Saturday a Month
at 3pm

All levels of experience are welcome.

Play is Serious Learning

At WonderLab we understand that today’s explorers are tomorrow’s leaders. Join us.

Play is Serious Learning

At WonderLab we understand that today’s explorers are tomorrow’s leaders. Join us.