Yes, our front desk will check you in and accept admission payment when you arrive.

We currently accept the following payment methods:
Cash
Apple Pay
Google pay
Cash app
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Discover
JCB
UnionPay
Checks (returned checks will be subject to a bounce fee)

Reservations are not required. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first served basis until we reach capacity limits to allow for safe play. If you would like to make sure the museum is not at capacity limit, please call 708-383-4815.

The museum operates with capacity limits for everyone’s safety and comfort. Should we reach our designated capacity, a sign will be posted on the front door to let visitors know. Before coming to Wonder Works, feel free to call 708-383-4815 to see if we have reached capacity. Please remember that the museum gets very busy on extreme weather days. If you come to the door, and we have reached capacity, we will have a few timed tickets available for later entry that same day.

We offer four types of memberships: Wonder Works, Wonder Works Plus, Play for All, and Summer memberships. If you choose to become a member while visiting Wonder Works Children’s Museum, the cost of your admission can be deducted from the cost of membership if you purchase a membership on the day of your visit. Memberships are non-transferable and non-refundable. Memberships can be purchased on our website or in person.

With a membership from a participating American Children’s Museum (ACM), you can receive 50% off the regular admission price for up to 6 guests. You must show proof of your up-to-date membership card from your home museum with the ACM logo at check-in. Note: Without proof of a valid ACM membership, guests will be charged the full admission price at check-in.

Holders of WIC, LINK, or other federal or State EBT cards will receive admission for $5 per person for up to 4 guests. Must show EBT card at check-in. The EBT card may not be used for the purchase of tickets. Note: Without proof of a valid State-issued blue LINK EBT card, guests will be charged the full admission price at check-in.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum will continue to offer discounted $5 admission through the Museums for All program to all WIC and EBT cardholders even when SNAP benefits are on hold. Please show your WIC or EBT card at the front desk to qualify.

Only one discount may be applied per visit. Proof of eligibility will be required at check-in for guests using any of these discounts.

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase in our snack room for $2. Outside food is allowed. All food and drinks must be enjoyed in the snack room, since the rest of Wonder Works is a food-free zone. Please note: Wonder Works is a peanut-free museum.

Once you have purchased admission for the day, you are welcome to leave and come back that day. Admission ends 30 minutes before the museum closes.

Yes. Storage cubbies, coat racks, and stroller parking will be available.

The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority. To help provide the safest play experience possible, these are our cleaning procedures:

Wonder Works is a shoe-free facility. All visitors must wear socks. Socks are available for purchase

Frequent cleaning of high touch surfaces and washrooms.

Exhibits and common areas, and loose parts are sanitized throughout the day.

Dirty toy bins are available throughout the museum for play materials that have been chewed, drooled, or simply need cleaning.

Costumes, stuffed animals and puppets are washed daily.

Hand sanitizer stations are placed throughout the Museum.

If you or anyone in your group is not feeling well, please use your best judgment before coming to Wonder Works.

Photos and videos can be taken by Wonder Works staff for use on our website, press and social media. If you’d like to opt out, please let us know.

With the exception of emotional support or certified service animals, pets are not allowed at Wonder Works. Pet pictures are always welcome however!

Yes. You can have a party during museum open hours or a private party with the exclusive museum access for you and your guests. Parties during museum open hours are on Saturdays, and Sundays from 12:30-2:30PM for groups of up to 25 adults and children. Private parties can be reserved on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 4-6PM for groups of up to 125 adults and children. Both types of parties are open to both members and non-members. For more details, please see our parties page or contact the museum by email at info@wonder-works.org or by phone at 708-383-4815.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum has a party room where you can serve food. Party hosts can serve food for up to 25 individuals (including the hosts) in the party room. During private parties we can set up the museum to serve food in both the lobby and the party room. All food must be eaten in the party room and lobby as the rest of Wonder Works is food-free. Party hosts are responsible for food clean up and disposal.

Yes. Field trip reservations will be available on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please visit our Field Trips page, email info@wonder-works.org, or call the museum at 708-383-4815 to schedule a field trip.

Small groups are welcome to come to Wonder Works at any time but admission may not be possible if we are operating at high capacity. Daycare and school groups of more than 12 individuals that come to Wonder Works during museum open hours must attend a mandatory orientation session upon arrival and the adult to child ratio within the group must be 1:4 to ensure proper supervision. During museum open hours, the snack room will be shared with all other visitors and will not be available for exclusive use of any daycare or school group that comes to Wonder Works during museum open hours.

Wonder Works Children’s Museum occasionally closes for special events such as Noon Year’s Eve that require tickets for entry. However, most special programming events such as Dino Works, Ocean Wonders, Bugapalooza, and Wonder Bubbles do not require special tickets in 2025.

Please visit our Events page to purchase special event tickets.

Our members receive discounts for our special events. The discount is listed on the event page. Only members with memberships purchased through Wonder Works Children’s Museum are eligible for event discounts.

We accept special event ticket cancellations up to 24 hours before the date of the ticket. Please call us at 708-383-4815 to cancel for a full refund.

Our special event tickets are non-transferrable. Please have your friend call us to cancel her tickets and you can then purchase them online. All tickets must be purchased directly through Wonder Works Children’s Museum.

Yes. Tickets are required for each guest, children and adults.