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
WARF Entrepreneurons: Meet WARF's New Chief Venture Officer
Tuesday, April 23, 4:00 pmUW Carbone's Emerging Leadership Board Lab Tour
Tuesday, April 23, 5:00 pmUW Center for Journalism Ethics Conference: What #METOO Means For Gender, Power & Ethical Journalism
Friday, April 26, 8:45 amWARF Essential Topics: Managing Conflicts of Interest When Starting a Company, Consulting and More
Tuesday, April 30, 4:00 pmRainbow Graduation
Thursday, May 9, 5:00 pmWorld Climate Simulation
Saturday, June 8, 11:00 amSROP/Data Science Hub Poster Session
Friday, June 21, 1:00 pmLife Science Exhibits
Wednesday, July 17, 11:00 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.
