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.
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.
Offering inspiring spaces for rent by the campus and community. We can accomodate expos, lectures, meetings, weddings and more.
Conceived as a vibrant gathering place, the Town Center offers an array of programs for campus and the public to enjoy.
Events
Ph.D. Defense
Friday, August 4, 2:00 pmBadger Startup Summit
Thursday, August 17, 7:30 amFarm to Flavor Dinner
Thursday, August 24, 6:30 pmAtm & Ocn Sciences Annual Len Robock Lecture
Thursday, September 7, 7:00 pmTECH Bench to Bedside Kickoff/Introduction
Thursday, September 14, 5:00 pmWriter-in-Residence Panel
Monday, September 18, 3:00 pmModern Hunters
Tuesday, September 19, 5:00 pmThe World of Water: Challenges and Opportunities
Wednesday, September 20, 11:00 amThe Color of Food
Wednesday, September 20, 6:30 pmHans Ris Seminar with Erik M. Jorgensen
Monday, October 2, 3:00 pmExperience Wisconsin
Monday, October 9, 12:30 pmExperience Wisconsin
Friday, October 20, 12:30 pmSociology Presents: David Stillman
Friday, October 20, 2:00 pmFall 2017 Writer-in-Residence Panel
Tuesday, October 24, 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.
