Museums in Madison

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Museums in Madison

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  • Eisme77
    Janesville, WI1,605 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This attraction with free admission is definitely worth the visit. Not huge but very well done with great attention to detail. We spent roughly an hour viewing the exhibits, but if military history is a deep interest of yours, you might spend more time. Exhibits were very impressive for a museum of this size and told the history with its connection to Wisconsin-ites. Highly recommend.
    Written January 13, 2024
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  • Mike X
    Chicago, IL2,024 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    You get a discount or it's free depending on membership level of other children's museums. We have the Kohl children's museum membership but I forgot about it in the moment. It's not the biggest but it has some good quality exhibits.
    Written September 4, 2023
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  • Aubrianna K
    8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very great place but very small we got through it in 30 minutes to an hour. We had a struggle with parking but the museum was pretty good.
    Written March 5, 2023
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  • Charles F
    Newtown, UK744 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very comprehensive display covering the history of this territory and subsequent state, well worth a peek.
    Written October 31, 2019
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  • AJLIllinois
    Rockford, IL464 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The best parts are it is free and the art. The staff when we visited were very unfriendly and looked as if they did not want to be bothered by patrons, which was disappointing. But again it is free so stop in and see some great art.
    Written August 8, 2023
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  • Nicolle Z
    Holt, MI682 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful view of the lake in one direction and a view of the historic observatory in the other. Plus, Celestial Bucky (on parade). Excellent visit all around!
    Written August 4, 2018
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  • C K
    Madison, WI740 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Overture has a beautiful building, services are spot on and it offers something for everyone including prices. Lovely! I go as often as I can.
    Written November 19, 2023
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  • Leonard K
    Washington DC, DC347 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    First of all, the original part of the museum (designed by Harry Weese, I was told by the museum staff...) was being renovated...and presumably half of their collection was in storage. The new wing (designed by Machado Silvetti Associates) is elegant in its simplicity...but could not compensate for the (I presume...) very abbreviated collection on display.

    I look forward to return visit when they're done!

    Enjoy!
    Written September 3, 2023
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  • Aubrianna K
    8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was a small museum but very nice lots of interesting things and very kind staff.You should go to the Wisconsin Science museum.
    Written December 9, 2022
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  • Don S
    Madison, WI133 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Madison Art Center is relatively small, but, as in most such cultural-related places in wonderful Madison, Wisconsin, it is quite good and very well-run with consistently interesting exhibits that change quite often.
    Written April 29, 2012
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