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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.
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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.
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Offering inspiring spaces for rent by the campus and community. We can accomodate expos, lectures, meetings, weddings and more.
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Conceived as a vibrant gathering place, the Town Center offers an array of programs for campus and the public to enjoy.
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Afterschool Expeditions
Monday, April 4, 2:30 pmLearn More
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Discovery Volunteer Training
Monday, April 4, 4:00 pmLearn More
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Campus Stem Cell Lab Meeting
Tuesday, April 5, 12:00 pmLearn More
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Crossroads of Ideas: Criminal Justice Reform
Tuesday, April 5, 7:00 pmLearn More
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WARF Discovery Challenge
Wednesday, April 6, 11:00 amLearn More
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SILO Seminar Series
Wednesday, April 6, 12:30 pmLearn More
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Miss Cultura Scholarship Pageant
Saturday, April 9, 5:00 pm 08
Wisconsin Festival of Ideas
Sunday, April 10, 10:00 amLearn More
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Afterschool Expeditions
Monday, April 11, 2:30 pmLearn More
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Campus Stem Cell Lab Meeting
Tuesday, April 12, 12:00 pmLearn More
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SILO Seminar Series
Wednesday, April 13, 12:30 pmLearn More
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19th Annual MSTP Symposium
Thursday, April 14, 2:00 pm 13
Health & Science in the African World
Friday, April 15, 8:00 am 14
DIY Science: Winemaking
Friday, April 15, 7:00 pmLearn More
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Health & Science in the African World
Saturday, April 16, 8:00 am 16
Afterschool Expeditions
Monday, April 18, 2:30 pmLearn More
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Essential Topics: But Is It Patentable?
Monday, April 18, 4:00 pmLearn More
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Campus Stem Cell Lab Meeting
Tuesday, April 19, 12:00 pmLearn More
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Madison Audubon/Nelson Institute Keynote
Tuesday, April 19, 7:00 pm 20
SILO Seminar Series
Wednesday, April 20, 12:30 pmLearn More
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UW-Madison Metabolism Colloquium
Wednesday, April 20, 3:30 pm 22
Environmental Equity Film and Discussion
Wednesday, April 20, 6:00 pm 23
2016 Hilldale Lecture: La Follette School
Thursday, April 21, 2:00 pmLearn More
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Discovery Volunteer Training
Thursday, April 21, 6:00 pmLearn More
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Bellydancing UW Workshops with Sahira
Saturday, April 23, 9:30 amLearn More
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Afterschool Expeditions
Monday, April 25, 2:30 pmLearn More
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Campus Stem Cell Lab Meeting
Tuesday, April 26, 12:00 pmLearn More
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SILO Seminar Series
Wednesday, April 27, 12:30 pmLearn More
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WARF Entrepreneurons
Wednesday, April 27, 4:00 pmLearn More
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Internet of Things Open House
Thursday, April 28, 8:00 amLearn More
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Arts Business Research Symposium 2016
Friday, April 29, 8:00 amLearn More
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SoundWaves
Friday, April 29, 7:30 pmLearn More
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Afterschool Expeditions
Monday, May 2, 2:30 pmLearn More
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Discovery Volunteer Training
Monday, May 2, 4:00 pmLearn More
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Campus Stem Cell Lab Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 12:00 pmLearn More
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Crossroads of Ideas: Provoking Democracy
Tuesday, May 3, 7:00 pmLearn More
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Big Dreams Ball
Thursday, May 5, 5:00 pmLearn More
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Saturday Science: Music & Movement
Saturday, May 7, 10:00 amLearn More
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