Wonder Works is a children's museum in Oak Park, IL, with nine indoor and outdoor experience zones. Its mission is to spark curiosity and creativity through positive, play-based learning for all young children. It is a fun, clean place with many interactive attractions and lots of different activities. Children have a blast with the train set, the winding machine for the balls, the gears, and the water table. It is a perfect place for young or sensory-sensitive kids and is very affordable. The staff is friendly, understanding, and enthusiastic. Families find it a perfect mix of fun and learning and recommend it, noting that a membership is totally worth it for locals. Wonder Works operates on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis.
I lovvvvve this place because my kids do. I have a special needs so and he had a ball, did not want to leave. Will be going back for their sensory play day !
July 2026
Super cute place. My little nephew and cousin had a blast and the employees there were super nice and playful with the kids. Shoutout to the manager. Will be back with them again soon (:
June 2026
Lots of different things/activities to keep your little ones entertained. Staff is very nice. Been going for years.
