WonderLab Museum
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WonderLab Museum is a hands-on science center with exhibits and activities that delight young and old WonderLab is an accessible facility.
The WonderLab Museum of Science, Health & Technology is an award-winning science museum and popular destination for family fun! The museum offers two floors of exciting hands-on experiences for visitors of all ages! These include a two-story grapevine climbing maze, close encounters with live animals, the Bubble-Airium, and a special area with science adventures for very young children. Amenities include a gift store, vending/snack area, and outdoor garden. WonderLab is located on the B-Line Trail in the heart of the Bloomington entertainment and arts district (BEAD). The museum can be rented for private events, such as weddings and receptions. Volunteer and internship opportunities are available.
10/05/2026
WonderLab is honored to receive Strengthening Youth Programs in Indiana (SYPI) initiative funding. This support will help us sustain our programs, strengthen our organization, and deepen our impact for the young people and families we serve. We’re grateful to IYI for investing in youth-serving organizations across Indiana and helping young people thrive. You can read the full announcement by visiting https://iyi.org/resources/new-grants-will-help-indiana-youth-serving-organizations/ Indiana Youth Institute
10/02/2026
Looking for your next read? Here are some recommendations from us at WonderLab! 📖💡
Do you like books, booze, and fun? Come join WonderLab and Morgenstern Books for Boozy Book Fair on October 10! Grab tickets by visiting https://wonderlab.org/boozy-book-fair/
10/01/2026
Meet one of your guest speakers for Boozy Book Fair: Emily Bedwell
Emily Bedwell is a librarian, writer, and performer who believes that free and equal access to all forms of media is the key to an educated, engaged community. She is a librarian by trade and is the co-chair of Indiana Freedom to Read, which exists to help ensure that all Hoosiers have the right to all materials.
At Boozy, Emily will introduce audiences to the different types of attempted censorship in libraries, provide examples of books that are regularly questioned and challenged, and give you some practical ways you can engage in your community to fight censorship.
Engage in this fascinating conversation at Boozy Book Fair on October 10. Grab your tickets by visiting https://wonderlab.org/boozy-book-fair/
10/01/2026
Check out what's happening at WonderLab in October 🎃🍂
Bring in the autumn vibes with events for kids, adults, and families alike! There's something for everyone at WonderLab this fall!
To learn more about these events, visit https://wonderlab.org/featured-events/
Watch us release our painted lady butterflies into the WonderGarden! 🦋
We’ve been documenting their growth – from tiny caterpillars to wonderful butterflies – over the past month, and now we’re saying farewell to our vibrant friends!
If you visit the WonderGarden this fall, be on the lookout for our painted lady butterflies!
09/28/2026
Enjoy a FREE afternoon of play at WonderLab!
Free admission October 11 1pm - 5pm.
Giveaways & Prizes!
Community Resources!
Energy Education!
Free ice cream from the Chocolate Moose!
Cohosted by the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) and WonderLab with support from Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA).
Our painted lady butterflies have emerged from their chrysalises! 🐛🦋
The next step is to release these butterflies into the WonderGarden! Keep an eye out for our next video where we’ll say goodbye to our colorful friends 💖
Our final STEM Saturday of the month is this weekend (September 26)! Come explore entomology and discuss the stages of butterfly metamorphosis with us while engaging in hands-on activities. To learn more, visit https://wonderlab.org/events/
09/24/2026
These exhibits are well-read! Swipe to see what book we would recommend based on your favorite WonderLab exhibit! 📚✨
You can pick up books like these and experience WonderLab exhibits at Boozy Book Fair on October 10! Get ready to read, drink, and play by visiting https://wonderlab.org/boozy-book-fair/
09/24/2026
Science Night Out: Wild About WonderLab was a huge success! 🤩🌿✨
We raised over $185,000, surpassing our fundraising goal, and we also exceeded our Fund a Need goal. Every dollar raised will go directly toward supporting WonderLab's staff, operations, and programming that drive our mission forward.
A big thank you to our sponsors and everyone who made this gala possible!
From deep in the WonderGarden to the top of the Grapevine Climber, WonderLab has all kinds of book nooks perfect for reading!
Where would you read at WonderLab? 🤔📚
You can explore all these places and more at Boozy Book Fair on October 10 at 6-9pm. To learn more and grab tickets, visit https://wonderlab.org/boozy-book-fair/
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308 W 4th Street
Bloomington, IN
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