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
The Discovery Building is open Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., and 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
Innovation and Entrepreneurship on Campus: From STEM to STEAM and Beyond
Wednesday, October 6, 4:00 pmResource Fair: Learn, Connect, Innovate!
Wednesday, October 6, 5:00 pmCrossroads of Ideas: What is life?
Tuesday, October 12, 7:00 pmWisconsin Science Festival: A World Without Soil, Jo Handelsman
Thursday, October 21, 6:00 pmWisconsin Book Festival: When Bad Thinking Happens to Good People, Steven Nadler and Lawrence Shapiro
Saturday, October 23, 11:00 amMagic Mushrooms? New Research on Fungus-Derived Hallucinogens at UW-Madison and Beyond
Saturday, October 23, 12:30 pmMorgridge All Staff Meeting
Friday, October 29, 11:00 amLife Science Exhibits
Wednesday, December 15, 11:00 am
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.
