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
22nd Annual Evening of Storytelling
Friday, February 1, 7:00 pmVCRGE Finalist Presentation
Friday, February 15, 8:30 am21st IGPNS Poster Session
Saturday, February 16, 9:30 amVCRGE Finalist Presentation
Wednesday, February 20, 8:30 amGatekeepers Pop Up Shop & Awards Gala
Friday, February 22, 5:00 pmVCRGE Finalist Presentation
Monday, February 25, 8:30 amVCRGE Finalist Presentation
Friday, March 1, 8:30 amIISE Regional Conference Banquet
Saturday, March 2, 6:00 pmVCRGE Finalist Presentation
Tuesday, March 5, 8:30 amFreedom Farmers/Monica White
Wednesday, March 6, 7:00 pmMarch is Social Work Month
Wednesday, March 13, 3:00 pmCEE Discovery Series
Wednesday, March 27, 11:00 amOoLALA 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 pmRobert W. Goy Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 3, 4:00 pmUW Meets China Banquet
Saturday, April 13, 11:00 amOoLALA Research Showcase
Wednesday, April 17, 5:00 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.
