For eight years, WNDR Museum invited Chicago to step beyond the expected.

It was a place where art surrounded you, mirrors seemed to stretch into infinity and every room offered a new opportunity to play, explore and see the world differently.

Since opening in the West Loop in 2018, WNDR has welcomed countless visitors through its doors and helped redefine what a museum could be, not simply a place to observe art, but a place to become part of it.

Now, as WNDR Museum prepares to close its doors, we invite you to experience it one final time.

The Official WNDR Museum Closing Party will transform the museum into an unforgettable after-dark celebration filled with music, dancing, immersive art, drinks and unexpected moments throughout the space.

Guests will have the opportunity to explore the installations, return to the rooms that captured their imagination and create a few final memories inside a place that has inspired so many.

This is more than a closing party. It is a celebration of every first date, family outing, spontaneous adventure, unforgettable photograph and moment of wonder that happened within these walls. It is a thank-you to the artists, creators, team members and guests who brought WNDR to life, and a final tribute to a space that reminded Chicago how powerful curiosity can be.

Some experiences stay with us long after the doors close.

Join us as we celebrate eight years of imagination and give WNDR Museum the farewell it deserves.

One last journey through the museum.
One last night surrounded by wonder.
One final chance to WNDR.

YOUR TICKET INCLUDES

Access to the event at WNDR Museum
Access to the WNDR Exhibits / Installations
Live DJ entertainment and performances

THEME / DRESS

DRESS TO WNDR - For one final night, become part of the art.

Wear metallics, mirrors, iridescent fabrics, neon accents, bold patterns or anything that glows, reflects and transforms beneath the museum lights.

Immerse yourself in the surreal, the expressive and the unexpected.

GIVING BACK

We will be donating the majority of the proceeds to The WCA Chamber of Commerce to help with their mission to promote business and support the community in the geographic areas west of downtown (from Wells to Kedzie and from Grand Avenue to 16th Street).

About the WCA

As a Chicago Chamber of Commerce for the West Central Area and a delegate agency for the City of Chicago’s Department of Planning and Economic Development, the West Central Association is dedicated to promoting the area to encourage healthy business and community development. As a delegate agency for the Department of Planning and Development, we assist businesses to access the training and funding resources available to them through government agencies.

The WCA represents the West Loop, Greektown, Madison Street, Randolph Street, Jackson Blvd., Fulton River District, Fulton Market, United Center Park, Little Italy, Tri-Taylor, University Village and Commons, Illinois Medical District & Roosevelt Square.

DISCLAIMERS

** This is a 21+ event, valid IDs will be required to enter the event **

** All sales are final. Refunds will be assessed on a case by case basis **

** This event will happen rain or shine **