University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium, Madison

Name: University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium
Address: Madison, United States

#187 among attractions in Madison

Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport, Romanesque revival architecture

University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium

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University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium, Madison

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The University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium, also called "the Red Gym", is a building on the campus of University of Wisconsin–Madison. It was originally used as a combination gymnasium and armory beginning in 1894. Designed in the Romanesque revival style, it resembles a red brick castle. It is situated on the shores of Lake Mendota, overlooking Library Mall, and adjacent to Memorial Union. ()

Built: 1894 (130 years ago)Coordinates: 43°4'34"N, 89°23'55"W

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Isthmus (State-Langdon)Madison United States

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University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Union Terrace, Kohl Center, Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art.

~370 ftNW
Palladian architecture, Nightlife, Bars and clubs
Memorial Union Terrace, Madison
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0.5 miS
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
Kohl Center, Madison
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~340 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison
2 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.
0.5 miE
Palladian architecture, Museum, Art gallery
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
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0.5 miW
Palladian architecture, Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Washburn Observatory, Madison
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0.4 miS
Palladian architecture, Sport venue, Sport
LaBahn Arena, Madison
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0.6 miE
Shopping, Farmer's market, Flea market
Dane County Farmers' Market, Madison
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~840 ftS
Palladian architecture, Museum, Cinema
Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
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0.4 miSW
Museum
L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum, Madison
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0.5 miSW
Museum, Science museum, Science
UW Geology Museum, Madison
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0.5 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs
Orpheum Theatre, Madison
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium?

Nearby attractions include Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison (2 min walk), Memorial Union Terrace, Madison (2 min walk), State Street, Madison (3 min walk), Pres House, Madison (3 min walk).

How to get to University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Wisconsin Armory and Gymnasium:

Bus

Langdon & N Park • Lines: 80 (2 min walk)
University & N Park • Lines: 1, 15 (7 min walk)