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
Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
Monday, May 21, 8:15 amPharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
Tuesday, May 22, 8:30 amPharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
Wednesday, May 23, 8:30 amPharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics
Thursday, May 24, 8:00 amNSF CAREER Proposal Workshop: Writing Your Research and Education Plan
Monday, June 4, 9:00 am9th Annual Current Topics on General Surgery
Friday, June 8, 7:00 am9th Annual Current Topics on General Surgery
Saturday, June 9, 7:00 amAP Summer Institute - Environmental Science
Tuesday, June 19, 8:00 amAP Summer Institute - Environmental Science
Wednesday, June 20, 8:30 amAP Summer Institute - Environmental Science
Thursday, June 21, 8:30 amEditing our Evolution: Rewriting the Human Genome
Thursday, June 21, 6:00 pmAP Summer Institute - Environmental Science
Friday, June 22, 8:30 amLife Science Exhibits
Wednesday, June 27, 7:00 amRed Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, July 12, 10:00 amPhonosurgery Symposium Dinner & Dance
Friday, July 13, 6:30 pmMMISS - Prof. Ralf Jungmann
Thursday, August 2, 3:00 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.
