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
OoLALA Research Showcase
Thursday, March 28, 4:30 pmEmbracing Community Wisdom: The University of Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood-Based Community Engagement Centers
Monday, April 1, 5:00 pmWARF Essential Topics: What's New and What Isn't in Advancing University Technologies
Tuesday, April 2, 4:00 pmRobert W. Goy Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 3, 4:00 pmOrigami with Ruthanne Bessman
Friday, April 5, 5:00 pmLet's talk about Precision Medicine at UW-Madison Science Expeditions
Friday, April 5, 6:00 pmOrigami with Ruthanne Bessman
Friday, April 5, 7:00 pmUW Meets China Banquet
Saturday, April 13, 11:00 amRED Talk
Monday, April 15, 6:30 pmWARF Essential Topics: Tech Transfer Considerations in Agreements with Commercial Partners
Tuesday, April 16, 4:00 pmOoLALA Research Showcase
Wednesday, April 17, 5:00 pmCenter for Journalism Ethics Conference
Friday, April 26, 8:00 amBellydancing UW Workshop
Saturday, April 27, 10:00 amOoLALA Research Showcase
Monday, April 29, 5:00 pmWARF Essential Topics: Managing Conflicts of Interest When Starting a Company, Consulting and More
Tuesday, April 30, 4:00 pmBlack Women's Leadership Conference
Thursday, May 2, 8:00 amBlack Women's Leadership Conference
Friday, May 3, 9:00 amMcPherson ERI Endowed Lecture
Monday, May 6, 4:00 pmOoLALA Research Showcase
Wednesday, May 8, 5:00 pmRainbow Graduation
Thursday, May 9, 5:00 pmMorgridge Metabolism Colloquium Series
Tuesday, May 14, 3:30 pmSROP/Data Science Hub Poster Session
Friday, June 21, 1:00 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.
