Destination Madison
4 Free Museums in Madison, WI
227 State St
Madison, WI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Madison, WI is the destination for affordable arts and culture experiences. The capital city is home to four free museums, all within walking distance from each other in downtown Madison.
Destination Madison
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State St
Madison, WI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
Closed
Thursday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday:
12:00 – 6:00 PM
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is home to four galleries with changing modern and contemporary art exhibitions. Check out the rooftop sculpture garden for more art and incredible views of historic State Street.
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Chazen Museum of Art
800 University Ave
Madison, WI
Monday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Chazen is a 176,000 square foot museum on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that features 24,000 works of art from around the world.
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Wisconsin Veterans Museum
30 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
Closed
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum honors the history of Wisconsinites who have served their country from Civil War to now. Located on the Capitol Square, the museum offers educational programs in affiliation with the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs.
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National Mustard Museum
7477 Hubbard Ave
Middleton, WI
Monday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
One of the quirkiest museums in the country, the National Mustard Museum is all about the history and fun behind the yellow condiment. Visit the museum to learn, sample mustards and shop from an extensive gift shop featuring mustard and other local food gifts.