A vibrant gathering place & research center.
The Discovery Building in Madison provides public space and two research institutes where campus and community members can immerse themselves in science and creativity.
Plan Your Visit
The Town Center, located on the first floor, welcomes campus and community to enjoy hands-on learning, vibrant study spaces and more.
330 N. Orchard St. Madison, WI 53715
Monday – Friday 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Reserve a Space
Offering inspiring spaces for rent by the campus and community. We can accomodate expos, lectures, meetings, weddings and more.
Gather in the Town Center
Conceived as a vibrant gathering place, the Town Center offers an array of programs for campus and the public to enjoy.
Events
CleanTech Forum: Clean Energy Policy in Wisconsin - Advocacy View
Tuesday, August 27, 4:00 pmBi-Annual Metabolism Meeting
Monday, September 16, 1:30 pmHTMap Workshop
Monday, September 16, 2:00 pmBi-Annual Metabolism Meeting
Tuesday, September 17, 8:30 amBi-Annual Metabolism Meeting
Wednesday, September 18, 8:30 amCrossroads of Ideas: Quantifying the Impact of Disruptive Trade Policies
Tuesday, September 24, 7:00 pmCleanTech Forum: Clean Energy Policy in Wisconsin - Administration View
Thursday, September 26, 4:00 pmANNUAL SCHEWE LECTURE: DR. EUGENIA CHENG
Thursday, September 26, 5:30 pmCIBM Training Program Annual Retreat
Friday, October 4, 9:00 amRuth Wilson Gilmore
Wednesday, October 9, 4:00 pmDomestic Abuse in Later Life
Friday, November 1, 8:00 amCrossroads of Ideas: How Can We Move Forward on Wisconsin Transportation?
Tuesday, November 19, 7:00 pm
Collaboration, Community, Interaction
The Discovery Building is dedicated to helping the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the community explore new ways to conduct and share research and creative ideas.
Two Innovative Research Institutes
The Discovery Building houses twin interdisciplinary research institutes.
MORGRIDGE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH
The Morgridge Institute for Research is a private, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving human health.
WISCONSIN INSTITUTE FOR DISCOVERY
The public Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is a transdisciplinary research institute and part of UW–Madison.
