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
VCRGE Finalist Presentation
Friday, March 1, 9:00 amVCRGE Finalist Presentation
Tuesday, March 5, 9:00 amHumanities NOW Film Screening - Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
Thursday, March 7, 5:30 pm50 Years after Kerner: Problems, Policies, and Pathways Forward
Monday, March 11, 5:00 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 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 pmBlack Women's Leadership Conference
Thursday, May 2, 9:00 amBlack Women's Leadership Conference
Friday, May 3, 9:00 amMcPherson ERI Endowed Lecture
Monday, May 6, 4:30 pmOoLALA Research Showcase
Wednesday, May 8, 5:00 pmRainbow Graduation
Thursday, May 9, 5:00 pmMorgridge Metabolism Colloquium Series
Tuesday, May 14, 3:30 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.
