Monona Terrace, Madison

Name: Monona Terrace
Address: 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, 53703, United States
Telephone: +1 608-261-4000

#15 among attractions in Madison

Palladian architecture, Frank Lloyd Wright, Convention center, Architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

Monona Terrace is a convention center on the shores of Lake Monona in Madison, Wisconsin. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'17"N, 89°22'47"W

Address

1 John Nolen DrIsthmus (Downtown Madison)Madison 53703 United States

Contact

+1 608-261-4000

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Day trips

Monona Terrace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wisconsin State Capitol, Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison Children's Museum.

~1670 ftNW
Palladian architecture, Museum, History museum
Wisconsin State Capitol, Madison
9 min walk • The Wisconsin State Capitol, a majestic building in Madison, Wisconsin, stands as a beacon of democracy and history. Erected on an isthmus between Lake Monona and Lake Mendota, this grand structure serves as both a working government facility and a cultural monument.
~1350 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Statue of Hans Christian Heg, Madison
7 min walk • Hans Christian Heg is a statue by Paul Fjelde that was cast in 1925 and installed at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison, Wisconsin, United States in 1926. The bronze statue depicting the Union soldier and abolitionist Hans Christian Heg was torn down by rioters, decapitated and thrown into a lake in June 2020.
0.5 miNW
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
13 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.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Children's museum
Madison Children's Museum, Madison
12 min walk • The Madison Children's Museum is a museum for children in Madison, Wisconsin, that contains exhibits on the arts, sciences, history, culture, health, and civic engagement.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
11 min walk • The Dane County Farmers' Market is America's largest producers-only farmers' market. It is held from April to November on Saturday mornings on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin and on Wednesday mornings on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
0.4 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wisconsin Veterans Museum, Madison
11 min walk • The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, located on Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin, United States, is dedicated to telling the stories of the veterans of the state of Wisconsin.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
14 min walk • The Orpheum Theatre is a live performance and musical theater in downtown Madison, Wisconsin, located one block from the Wisconsin State Capitol.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum
Wisconsin Historical Museum, Madison
11 min walk • The Wisconsin Historical Museum is a museum located on the Capitol Square in Madison, Wisconsin. The museum, which features information about the history of Wisconsin, is operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society.
0.4 miNE
Romanesque revival architecture
Machinery Row Bicycles, Madison
10 min walk • Machinery Row is located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
0.5 miW
Theater, Art museum, Architecture
Overture Center for the Arts, Madison
12 min walk • Overture Center for the Arts is a performing arts center and art gallery in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The center opened on September 19, 2004, replacing the former Civic Center.
~1140 ftN
Palladian architecture, Theater, Concerts and shows
Majestic Theatre, Madison
6 min walk • The Majestic Theatre is a 600-capacity live music venue in downtown Madison, Wisconsin. Opened in 1906, it is Madison's oldest theater, changing ownership many times and adapting to the many changes in the entertainment business throughout its history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Monona Terrace open?

Monona Terrace is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Monona Terrace?

Nearby attractions include Madison Municipal Building, Madison (4 min walk), State Office Building, Madison (4 min walk), Christian Dick Block, Madison (6 min walk), Majestic Theatre, Madison (6 min walk).

How to get to Monona Terrace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monona Terrace:

Bus

E Washington & N Webster • Lines: 15, 23, 27, 6 (9 min walk)
N Pinckney & E Mifflin • Lines: 5 (10 min walk)