Wonder Works, a Children’s Museum in Oak Park, Illinois, provides a hands-on, multi-generational learning environment intended to strengthen the social, emotional and intellectual development of children all over the Chicago area
A Children’s Museum in Oak Park, Illinois

Wonder Works has four permanent exhibits and several temporary exhibits. Each exhibit gives kids a chance to learn, explore and have fun. Age appropriate activities are incorporated into the museum. Click on an exhibit name at the right to learn more about Wonder Works.

Farm to Market

North Avenue Art Works

Lights, Camera, Action!

The Great Outdoors

Build It!

In Build It! children become construction workers, architects and engineers. Filled with a variety of small- and large-scale construction materials, this exhibit lets children plan, design and create anything they desire. Learning through play, Build It! helps children understand spatial relationships and develops their fine and gross motor skills.