Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison

Name: Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: 227 State St, Madison, 53703, United States
Telephone: +1 608-257-0158

#12 among attractions in Madison

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Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison

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The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, formerly known as the Madison Art Center, is an independent, non-profit art museum located in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'28"N, 89°23'20"W

Address

227 State StIsthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison 53703 United States

Contact

+1 608-257-0158

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Madison Museum of Contemporary Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Kohl Center, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Wisconsin Union Theater.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Madison Museum of Contemporary Art open?

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 12 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 12 pm - 5 pm
Friday 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Madison Museum of Contemporary Art?

Nearby attractions include Orpheum Theatre, Madison (1 min walk), Overture Center for the Arts, Madison (2 min walk), Lamb Building, Madison (3 min walk), Madison Vocational School, Madison (3 min walk).

How to get to Madison Museum of Contemporary Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Madison Museum of Contemporary Art:

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State & W Dayton • Lines: 12, 15, 2, 4, 6, 7, 70, 72, 8, Monona Express (2 min walk)
W Mifflin & N Carroll • Lines: 12, 15, 4, 6, 70, 72, 8 (4 min walk)