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L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum
Museum · Madison
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On the second floor of UW–Madison's Chamberlin Hall, this free museum has more than 65 hands-on physics exhibits, from mechanics to modern physics. Founded in 1918, it's open weekdays during the day and closed when the physics department is. No reservation is needed.
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Museums in Madison: good to know
Several of Madison's best museums are free: the Chazen Museum of Art on the UW campus, the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) downtown, and the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on the Capitol Square. The Madison Children's Museum charges admission but has free Thursday nights.
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The Wisconsin Historical Museum's replacement, the new Wisconsin History Center on the Capitol Square, is scheduled to open in early 2028. Small local historical societies around Dane County keep shorter hours, often seasonal, so check before you go.
For more ideas, see our guide to things to do in Madison.