WonderLab Museum

  • 308 W. 4th Street
  • Bloomington, IN 47404
  • (812) 337-1337

Did you know that one of the Top 25 science centers in the country is located right here in Bloomington? The WonderLab Museum strives to provide kids with opportunities to learn about all things science-related through interactive exhibits and programs. They believe learning is at its most effective & fun when hands-on exploration and meaningful play are involved.

Exhibits include an outdoor WonderGarden that showcases solar power & the science of sound, a gallery of live insects, amphibians, and reptiles in settings that mimic their natural habitats, an augmented-reality sandbox that teaches kids about different climates & biomes, and even more.

Admission: Free for members & ASTC Passport members, $14.00 for non-members ages 1+, and $2.00 for Access Pass Program participants. Active military & family members receive a 20% discount on general admission.

Noon Edition Live

Join WFIU host Bob Zaltsberg as we delve into the excitement surrounding Bloomington's prime position in the path of totality for the upcoming eclipse. Anticipating a staggering influx of over 300,000 visitors, city officials are gearing up for a monumental event. Broadcasting live from... Learn more

Solar Eclipse Preview Day

Are you ready?! It’s time to gear up for the upcoming TOTAL Solar Eclipse happening on Monday. Come check out our eclipse toys and scientific tools in the WonderGarden and in the museum. Learn how to safely view the sun during an eclipse. It will be your last chance to purchase Solar Viewer... Learn more

Solar Eclipse Street Party

Celebrate the Total Solar Eclipse at WonderLab's Solar Eclipse Street Party! Monday, April 8, 2024, from 2 - 4pm, come watch the Total Solar Eclipse outside at WonderLab. Free activities for all ages. Be in the path of totality at a science museum, where you can learn all about eclipses, view the... Learn more

AfterHours: Granfalloon, Jailbird

Kick off Granfalloon at WonderLab! For this year’s Kurt Vonnegut Convergence, dive into the themes around Jailbird. Learn about the secular saints of the scientific world, from the past to the present, and engage with other guests in nuanced discussions on the impacts of these scientific... Learn more

AfterHours: Brews & Boos

Decomposition, Fermentation, Death, and Beer, dig into the science of life and death at WonderLab AfterHours: Brews & Boos. Learn about how humans deal with death. People all over the world have to confront death, and every culture has their own way of dealing with it. During this time, you... Learn more