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
Science Cafe: Science Journalism in the Age of Fake News
Wednesday, October 24, 5:00 pmAretha and Religion: Reflections on the Queen of Soul, Religion and Culture
Wednesday, October 24, 5:00 pmMMISS Talk by Prof. Rafael Yuste
Friday, October 26, 10:30 amPTP Field Keynote Address
Saturday, October 27, 9:00 amInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Tech plan and operations and production strategy
Thursday, November 1, 4:00 pmChild Welfare Dialogue
Friday, November 2, 10:00 amEssential Topics - IceCube
Monday, November 5, 4:00 pmSciMed Graduate Research Scholars Poster Session
Wednesday, November 7, 4:00 pmCrossroads of Ideas: Stem Cell Science: The Next 20 Years
Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 pmInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Building a financial model
Wednesday, November 14, 4:00 pmArgentine Tango Social
Saturday, November 17, 2:00 pmInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Legal structures and agreements
Tuesday, November 27, 4:00 pmAn Evening with Mariame Kaba
Thursday, November 29, 7:30 pmSoundwaves
Friday, November 30, 7:00 pmInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Executive summary and slide deck
Monday, December 3, 4:00 pmCrossroads of Ideas: How (Not) to Think About Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, December 4, 7:00 pm2018 Election Symposium
Friday, December 7, 8:30 amInnovation Roadmap: The Workshop Series - Pitch event and resource fair
Monday, December 10, 4:00 pmMentoring Positives, Inc. Annual Fundraiser/15th Anniversary Party
Saturday, December 15, 6:00 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.
