Mindworks

Where would science be without good coffee? ☕ Take studies this week at Mindworks and get 10% off your order from our neighbors Hero Coffee Bar. Just show your research passport at check-out for discounts on cold brew, bagels, and more.

🎉MINDWORKS TURNS FIVE AND WE'RE CELEBRATING ALL WEEK LONG 🎉

Swipe through to see everything we have planned for Birthday Week ➡️➡️

✨ WHAT'S HAPPENING:

🎉 After Hours Party (7/22, 5-7:30pm)
Sugar Bliss treats, The Joffrey Ballet raffle prizes, and a presentation on human-robot 🤖 interaction. Only a few tickets left so RSVP NOW! (If tickets are sold out, join the waitlist for your chance to attend!)

⚡ Double Points Day (7/23)
Club Mindworks members earn 2x points on studies

🎰 Plinko Game Day (7/24)
Play and win prizes from Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Flyover, Italian Village Restaurants, Theater of the Mind, and more

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Weekend (7/25 & 7/26)
Take studies together and bring home a Mindworks picnic blanket, cutlery set, or lunch bag

☕ All Week
10% off at HERO Coffee and Bagel Bar Chicago after any study

Ready to join the fun? Book your visit via the link in bio and we'll see you this week! 🧠🎂

We're closed on Independence Day but open July 3 and 5. Have a fun and safe holiday weekend!

We’re excited to announce that Mindworks: The Science of Thinking is partnering with The Simple Good for the 11th Annual Hunt for Good on June 27! Join us and other partners in Chicago’s citywide art scavenger hunt to help spread and celebrate positivity in our communities.

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4uQDWcw

🧠 Curious about Mindworks? Our space is free and open to the public! Book your visit today to explore interactive exhibits, participate in hands-on research, and discover how behavioral science can inspire positive change in everyday life. Book Your Visit Today: https://bit.ly/4afs38F

Good news: Mindworks will be open early on Sundays, June through August!

Our extended hours means more opportunities to spend time exploring our exhibits, taking studies, and learning more about behavioral science. 🧠

Schedule your visit today: https://www.chicagobooth.edu/mindworks/visit

💜 Exciting News! Mindworks is thrilled to support the Walk to End Alzheimer’s-Chicago Kickoff Event, happening May 28 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM at our space (224 S Michigan Ave).

Whether you’re passionate about brain health, eager to support a meaningful cause, or just want to learn more about community initiatives, this is your chance! You'll learn how Walk to End Alzheimer’s supports participants every step of the way, and see how your efforts can help make a lasting difference.

👉 Register today:

Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chicago Kickoff RSVP on Humanitix - Walk to End Alzheimer’s Chicago Kickoff hosted by Alzheimer's Association, Illinois Chapter & Mindworks: The Science of Thinking. Mindworks: The Science of Thinking, 224 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA. Thursday May 28th 2026. Find event information.

Think Better with Alex Imas Alex Imas (Chicago Booth) sat down with Devin Pope for an insightful discussion exploring the quirky anomalies that reveal why humans fall short of rational expectations.

Think Better with Alex Imas April 29: “The Winner’s Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now”