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
UW IT Mentoring Event
Thursday, September 29, 3:00 pmConfluence: More Than Art and Science
Wednesday, October 5, 5:00 pmEthics Seminar
Saturday, October 8, 7:30 amExperience Wisconsin
Monday, October 10, 9:00 amFreshmen Welcoming Prom
Saturday, October 15, 6:00 pmCPCP Privacy Symposium
Tuesday, October 18, 1:00 pmWater@UW-Madison Poster Session
Friday, October 28, 3:00 pmPlant Sciences Symposium
Friday, November 4, 7:30 amDomestic Violence in Later Life
Friday, November 11, 8:00 amInternational Education Week Kickoff
Monday, November 14, 4:30 pmInternational Education Week Kickoff
Tuesday, November 15, 8:00 amInternational Education Week Kickoff
Wednesday, November 16, 8:00 amInternational Education Week Kickoff
Thursday, November 17, 8:00 amWARF Essential Topics
Thursday, November 17, 5:00 pmInternational Education Week Alumni Networking Event
Thursday, November 17, 6:00 pmEntrepreneurons
Monday, December 5, 4:00 pmTEDxUWMadison
Saturday, December 10, 10:00 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.
