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
Leadership Summit
Wednesday, August 29, 8:30 amGatekeepers Pop Up Shop & Awards Gala
Thursday, September 6, 5:00 pmInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Welcome and overview of the business model canvas
Monday, September 17, 4:00 pmSCRMC Fall Conference
Friday, September 21, 11:30 amWATG NUMATS Celebration
Saturday, September 22, 1:00 pmCrossroads of Ideas
Tuesday, September 25, 7:00 pmFarm to Flavor
Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 pmInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Value proposition and intellectual property and licensing considerations
Monday, October 1, 4:00 pmBroader Impacts Design
Wednesday, October 3, 9:00 amDomestic Violence in Later Life Conference
Friday, October 5, 8:00 amJournalist Eric Lipton
Tuesday, October 9, 3:30 pmInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Customer segmentation and market research
Wednesday, October 17, 4:00 pmRed Talk
Wednesday, October 17, 7:00 pmU.S. Presidency in Turbulent Times
Thursday, October 18, 4:30 pmBadger Leaders Conference
Saturday, October 20, 8:30 amMMISS Talk by Prof. Rafael Yuste
Friday, October 26, 10:30 amPTP Field Keynote Address
Saturday, October 27, 9:00 amInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Tech plan and operations and production strategy
Thursday, November 1, 4:00 pmChild Welfare Dialogue
Friday, November 2, 10:00 amSciMed Graduate Research Scholars Poster Session
Wednesday, November 7, 4:00 pmCentro Becas
Saturday, November 10, 11:00 amInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Building a financial model
Wednesday, November 14, 4:00 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.
