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
Startup Career Fair
Tuesday, February 18, 4:00 pmCrossroads of Ideas: The Affordable Housing Crisis in Dane County and Beyond
Tuesday, February 18, 7:00 pmWARF Essential Topics: A Researcher's Guide to Social Media
Thursday, February 20, 4:00 pmPorchlight Chef Tasting
Tuesday, February 25, 5:30 pmCrossroads of Ideas: Creating Climate Ready Communities in Wisconsin
Tuesday, March 3, 7:00 pmCrossroads of Ideas: Reclaiming Indigenous Land Stewardship
Tuesday, March 10, 7:00 pmWARF Entrepreneurons
Wednesday, March 25, 4:00 pmHilldale Lecture
Thursday, March 26, 4:00 pmUniversity of Wisconsin MSTP Symposium
Thursday, March 26, 7:00 pmAfrican Studies Spring 2020 Event
Friday, March 27, 8:00 amAfrican Studies Spring 2020 Event
Saturday, March 28, 9:00 amSaturday Science: UW Science Expeditions
Saturday, April 4, 10:00 amRobert W. Goy Lecture Series
Wednesday, April 8, 4:00 pmTalk by Marty Chalfie
Thursday, April 9, 3:00 pmA Roundtable with food and environmental justice activists Malik Yakini, Chavannes Jean-Baptiste, and Ashlesha Khadse
Thursday, April 9, 7:00 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.
