L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum, Madison

Name: L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum
Address: 1150 University Ave, Madison, United States

#25 among attractions in Madison

Museum

Gallery (1)

Map

L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum location map

Map

Facts and practical information

The L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum is located on the second floor of Chamberlin Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. It is one of several museums on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that focus on hands-on exhibits and public outreach. The museum runs on donations and charges no admission. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'26"N, 89°24'20"W

Address

1150 University AveNear WestMadison United States

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Madison

Day trips

L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Union Terrace, Camp Randall Stadium, Kohl Center, Wisconsin Union Theater.

~1890 ftNE
Palladian architecture, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Memorial Union Terrace, Madison
10 min walk • The Memorial Union Terrace, nestled on the shores of Lake Mendota in Madison, Wisconsin, is an iconic gathering spot renowned for its scenic views, vibrant atmosphere, and rich history. This lakeside terrace is part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Memorial...
0.6 miSW
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Camp Randall Stadium, Madison
16 min walk • Camp Randall Stadium is an outdoor stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. It has been the home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team in rudimentary form since 1895, and as a fully functioning stadium since 1917.
0.5 miSE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Kohl Center, Madison
14 min walk • The Kohl Center is an arena and athletic center at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, United States. The building, which opened in 1998, is the home of the university's men's basketball and ice hockey teams, and the women's basketball team.
~1810 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison
9 min walk • Wisconsin Union Theater is a performing arts center in Madison, Wisconsin, located in the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Memorial Union. Wisconsin Union Theater performances include world stage, concerts, dance, jazz and other special events.
0.8 miE
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
22 min walk • 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. MMoCA is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting, and preserving modern and contemporary art.
~1230 ftNW
Palladian architecture, Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Washburn Observatory, Madison
6 min walk • The Washburn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at 1401 Observatory Drive on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Completed in 1881, it was a major research facility for about 50 years.
0.4 miSE
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
LaBahn Arena, Madison
12 min walk • LaBahn Arena is the home ice of the Wisconsin Badgers women's ice hockey team. It was the second arena to be purpose-built for a women's collegiate hockey team; the first was Minnesota's Ridder Arena.
~1870 ftE
Palladian architecture, Museum, Cinema
Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
10 min walk • The Chazen Museum of Art is an art museum located at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The Chazen Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
~1210 ftS
Museum, Science museum, Science
UW Geology Museum, Madison
6 min walk • The UW–Madison Geology Museum is a geology and paleontology museum housed in Weeks Hall, in the southwest part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. The museum's main undertakings are exhibits, outreach to the public, and research.
~1660 ftSW
Palladian architecture, Park
Camp Randall, Madison
9 min walk • Camp Randall was a United States Army base in Madison, Wisconsin, the largest staging point for Wisconsin troops entering the American Civil War. At this camp fresh volunteers received quick training before heading off to join the Union Army.
0.9 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
22 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum?

Nearby attractions include Luther Memorial Church, Madison (4 min walk), Bascom Hill, Madison (4 min walk), UW Geology Museum, Madison (6 min walk), Washburn Observatory, Madison (6 min walk).

How to get to L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum:

Bus

W Johnson & N Mills • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)
University & N Park • Lines: 1, 15 (6 min walk)