UW Geology Museum, Madison

Name: UW Geology Museum
Address: 1215 W Dayton St, Madison, 53706, United States
Telephone: +1 608-262-2399

#27 among attractions in Madison

Museum, Science museum, Science

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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. It has the second highest attendance of any museum at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, exceeded only by the Chazen Museum of Art. The museum charges no admission. ()

Coordinates: 43°4'14"N, 89°24'21"W

Address

1215 W Dayton StNear West (South Campus)Madison 53706 United States

Contact

+1 608-262-2399

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Day trips

UW Geology Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Memorial Union Terrace, Madison
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Camp Randall Stadium, Madison
12 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.
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Kohl Center, Madison
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Wisconsin Union Theater, Madison
14 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.
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Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison
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Washburn Observatory, Madison
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LaBahn Arena, Madison
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Chazen Museum of Art, Madison
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L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum, Madison
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Camp Randall, Madison
6 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.
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Orpheum Theatre, Madison
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is UW Geology Museum open?

UW Geology Museum is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to UW Geology Museum?

Nearby attractions include Camp Randall, Madison (6 min walk), Luther Memorial Church, Madison (6 min walk), L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum, Madison (6 min walk), Old U.S. Forest Products Laboratory, Madison (9 min walk).

How to get to UW Geology Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to UW Geology Museum:

Bus

W Johnson & N Mills • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)
University & N Park • Lines: 1, 15 (8 min walk)