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, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays:
9am – 5pm

Sundays: 1 – 5pm

View Holiday & Special Open Hours →

GENERAL ADMISSION
at the door

Members: FREE
Non-members: $14
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!

Coral Reef2022-08-18T01:56:41-04:00
A lady is seated while she observes the coral reef aquarium, one of Wonderlab's exhibits

Coral Reef

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

Microeye

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

Air Maze

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

Corn Snakes

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

Grapevine Climber

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

Skyline Toolbox

Pulley Chairs2022-09-12T14:01:27-04:00
A child smiles as she pulls on a rope, one of Wonderlab's favorite exhibits

Pulley Chairs

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

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

Big Piano

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

WonderSaurus

Coral Reef2022-08-18T01:56:41-04:00
A lady is seated while she observes the coral reef aquarium, one of Wonderlab's exhibits

Coral Reef

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

Microeye

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

Air Maze

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

Corn Snakes

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

Grapevine Climber

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

Skyline Toolbox

Pulley Chairs2022-09-12T14:01:27-04:00
A child smiles as she pulls on a rope, one of Wonderlab's favorite exhibits

Pulley Chairs

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

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

Big Piano

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

WonderSaurus

Coral Reef2022-08-18T01:56:41-04:00
A lady is seated while she observes the coral reef aquarium, one of Wonderlab's exhibits

Coral Reef

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

Microeye

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

Air Maze

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

Corn Snakes

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

Grapevine Climber

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

Skyline Toolbox

Pulley Chairs2022-09-12T14:01:27-04:00
A child smiles as she pulls on a rope, one of Wonderlab's favorite exhibits

Pulley Chairs

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

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

Big Piano

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

WonderSaurus

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.

October 14, 2023 – April 8, 2024

Eclipse Celebration

On April 8, 2024 the city of Bloomington, and WonderLab, will be ideally situated for optimal viewing in the very center of the path of totality for the total solar eclipse!

October 14, 2023 – April 8, 2024

Eclipse Celebration

On April 8, 2024 the city of Bloomington, and WonderLab, will be ideally situated for optimal viewing in the very center of the path of totality for the total solar eclipse!

Tuesday, December 19 & Thursday, December 21

Wild Animal Adaptations

WonderLab’s Wild Animal Adaptations is a showcase of animals and their adaptations.

Tuesday, December 19 & Thursday, December 21

Wild Animal Adaptations

WonderLab’s Wild Animal Adaptations is a showcase of animals and their adaptations.

Sunday, December 31

WonderLab New Year’s Eve 2023

Skip the late bedtime – celebrate New Year’s Eve at WonderLab!

Sunday, December 31

WonderLab New Year’s Eve 2023

Skip the late bedtime – celebrate New Year’s Eve at WonderLab!

Monday, January 15, 2024

Martin Luther King Day

WonderLab will be open to the public with reduced admission. Come play with us!

Monday, January 15, 2024

Martin Luther King Day

WonderLab will be open to the public with reduced admission. Come play with us!

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 3:30pm

Activities for Children
Ages 3 – 6

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

Fridays
at 3pm

Activities for Children
in Grades 1 – 6

Virtual Program

Wednesdays
at 10am

Activities for Children
Ages 3 – 6

Virtual Program

One Friday a Month 
at 3pm

Activities for Children
in Grades 1 – 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.