The health and safety of WonderLab’s visitors and staff is our highest priority. We invite you to read all about our safety measures and policies.
Highlights
The health and safety of WonderLab’s visitors and staff is our highest priority. WonderLab is following guidelines and recommendations of the CDC, the Indiana State Department of Health, the City of Bloomington and the Monroe CountyHealth Department.
The first Tuesday of each month is Immunocompromised Accessibility Day; masks are required for all persons age 1 year and older.
All persons entering the museum or museum property are required to follow the mask policy. Thank you for your cooperation!
Mask Policy: WonderLab has “masks required” days and “masks welcomed” days. Visitors are encouraged to visit on the day that best meets their needs.
Museum staff, volunteers and interns will follow the daily mask policy of required or recommended.
General Visit Days – Plan Your Visit
For General Admission Times and Ticket Information go to our Plan Your Visit page.
General Admission may be purchased at the door. Online reservations are not necessary.
Mask Policy
WonderLab has “masks required” days and “masks welcomed” days. Visitors are encouraged to visit on the day that best meets their needs.
Museum Staff, volunteers and interns will follow mask policy.
How can I purchase admission?
Science Sprouts Place, our special exhibit area for our youngest visitors age birth – 3 years, is open during all General Admission Times.
Is WonderLab wheelchair accessible? Yes. WonderLab is ADA wheelchair accessible.
Disclaimer – By visiting WonderLab, I voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 or any other communicable disease for myself, my children and other family members, or members of my visitor group. I agree that my family or visitor group will adhere to all policies and procedures put in place by WonderLab, and not enter the museum if I or anyone in my visiting family or group is feeling ill for any reason.
Our Masks Protect You. Your Masks Protect Us.
Mask Policy: WonderLab has “masks required” days and “masks welcomed” days. Visitors are encouraged to visit on the day that best meets their needs.
Why does WonderLab have days when face masks are still required? The first Tuesday of the each month is a day for Immunocompromised Accessibility. Masks are Required when entering the museum. We learned during the pandemic that families with immunocompromised individuals were finally able to join us because everyone was wearing masks in the museum. We decided to continue this standard requiring masks on the first Tuesday of the month.
According to CDC Guidelines, face masks help to protect both the wearer and others nearby from transmission of virus from aerosol droplets. For people who have received the COVID-19 vaccines, face masks still protect the wearer and others from transmission of the virus, including new, more easily-transmitted variants.
Masks are welcomed the rest of the month Tuesday – Sunday
What type of masks are allowed? Cloth or disposable face coverings that fully cover the mouth and nose.
What type of masks are NOT allowed? The following types of face coverings do not comply with WonderLab’s safety standard and are not allowed:
- Mesh masks
- Transparent masks
- Face shields only
- Halloween or plastic masks
- Ski masks with holes for the nose or mouth
- Masks that have a one-way valve designed for easier breathing, such as some N95 masks (the valves are often a raised plastic disk about the size of a quarter, on the front or side of the mask). Holes or one-way valves allow droplets out of the mask, putting others nearby at risk
What if I don’t have a mask? Museum guests are encouraged to bring their own mask. WonderLab has disposable masks available.
What if I am unable to wear a mask? Some individuals may be exempt from the requirement to wear a face covering:
- Children under 2 years old should not wear a face covering.
- Individuals with a hearing impairment who use facial and mouth movements as part of communication should contact a Visitor Services staff member for assistance. The Visitor Services staff member may use a clear acrylic full-face shield to communicate.
- Other individuals who are not able to wear a mask for medical reasons may request a full-face clear acrylic shield available at the museum welcome desk.
- Fraudulent ADA Cards identifying users as ‘not able to wear a mask’ will not be accepted.
Read More: How to help children adjust to masks according to experts and parents, Washington Post, 8/10/2020
Visitor Amenities
We can’t contain our excitement….we are ready to see you at WonderLab. Our goals? Your comfort and safety!