PhotoMidwest is where Madison photographers actually hang out, swap tips, and show work. Between its volunteer-run gallery, member darkroom…
700 Rayovac Dr #208 (Madison)
“PhotoMidwest is where Madison photographers actually hang out, swap tips, and show work. Between its volunteer-run gallery, member darkroom and digital lab, and the PhotoMidwest Festival 2026 running September 17, 2026 through February 26, 2027, it’s an easy yes for fresh inspiration and accountability.”
At Beloit College’s student-centered Wright Museum of Art, rotating exhibits, a solid permanent collection, and docent-led tours make it as…
700 College St
“At Beloit College’s student-centered Wright Museum of Art, rotating exhibits, a solid permanent collection, and docent-led tours make it as brainy as it is browseable.”
At Beloit College, Logan Museum of Anthropology is a teaching museum where 400,000-plus objects power hands-on learning, with…
700 College St
“At Beloit College, Logan Museum of Anthropology is a teaching museum where 400,000-plus objects power hands-on learning, with student-curated exhibits and interdisciplinary labs, and it’s one of just two academic museums in Wisconsin accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, which is Beloit-speak for worth your…”
Villager Gallery & Framing / My Apt. @429 nails custom picture framing with designers who actually help, plus a gallery of local art and…
429 E Grand Ave
“Villager Gallery & Framing / My Apt. @429 nails custom picture framing with designers who actually help, plus a gallery of local art and handmade jewelry. Head upstairs for a vintage-and-new mix that feels like a Beloit attic rummage jackpot...”
Beloit Art Center is the community hub for exhibits, First Friday receptions, hands-on classes, and studio space, plus a welcoming Photo…
520 E Grand Ave
“Beloit Art Center is the community hub for exhibits, First Friday receptions, hands-on classes, and studio space, plus a welcoming Photo Club and gift shop. Whether you make art or just love looking at it, this place keeps inspiration close to home.”
Bushnell Wheeler Home is a lovingly kept 1856 house with Beloit College ties and plenty of stories to tell. Watch for their June Ice Cream…
542 Wheeler Ave (South Beloit)
“Bushnell Wheeler Home is a lovingly kept 1856 house with Beloit College ties and plenty of stories to tell. Watch for their June Ice Cream Social, a cozy open house the Friday to Sunday before Thanksgiving, and by-request tours or even weddings, which make history feel like a neighbor you actually want to visit.”
From the heart of The Lincoln Center, Beloit Historical Society safeguards over 30,000 pieces of Beloit’s past and has reopened the Arthur…
845 Hackett St
“From the heart of The Lincoln Center, Beloit Historical Society safeguards over 30,000 pieces of Beloit’s past and has reopened the Arthur Missner Veterans Gallery and Memorial curated by Billy Priewe. Explore archives, share family stories, and plug into America 250 events... you might even lose track of time.”
MadMAT - Madison Museum of Art & Technology is all about digital, animated, interactive work, the kind you poke, tweak, and co-create with…
1741 Commercial Ave (Madison)
“MadMAT - Madison Museum of Art & Technology is all about digital, animated, interactive work, the kind you poke, tweak, and co-create with code. Browse the collection, click to make art yourself, then hop on their mailing list to catch the next pop-up featuring local and marginalized artists.”
Whether you need a midweek brain treat or a rainy-day escape, Geology Museum lets you touch rocks from Wisconsin’s volcanic days, stand…
1215 W Dayton St (Madison)
“Whether you need a midweek brain treat or a rainy-day escape, Geology Museum lets you touch rocks from Wisconsin’s volcanic days, stand beneath a mastodon, and gawk at glowing minerals. Dinosaurs, meteorites and a Wisconsin cave model round it out... a surprisingly fun reset to slip into this week.”
Majestic Theatre keeps your week from feeling like a rerun with national live music, DJ-fueled dance parties, and the kind of energy you…
115 King St (Madison)
“Majestic Theatre keeps your week from feeling like a rerun with national live music, DJ-fueled dance parties, and the kind of energy you can feel in your shoes. This week: WORK IT! 90s/2000s R&B and Hip Hop Night on August 14, plus Shlump + Tiedye Ky on August 15.”
Equal parts art project and lovable chaos, Museum of Raccoons is the only raccoon museum on Earth and it's always free. Book a tour or hop…
1741 Commercial Ave (Madison)
“Equal parts art project and lovable chaos, Museum of Raccoons is the only raccoon museum on Earth and it's always free. Book a tour or hop on the Tea & Raccoons ceremony waitlist for an oddly wholesome deep dive that turns Madison weird into Madison wonderful.”
When you want a low-key Madison outing that turns curiosity into aha moments, L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum delivers more than…
1150 University Ave (Madison)
“R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum delivers more than 65 hands-on exhibits from mechanics to modern physics, designed by UW faculty, staff, and students for kids and grownups alike. It’s free, and guided group tours are available.”
Dane Arts Mural Arts brings neighbors together for community murals, plus creative wellness and youth art workshops that actually spark…
5004 Allis Ave (Madison)
“Dane Arts Mural Arts brings neighbors together for community murals, plus creative wellness and youth art workshops that actually spark joy. If you’ve been meaning to get involved or just need fresh inspiration, this is your sign.”
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art has a stacked lineup right now, from Extended Play: A-Side and Films by Bill Bedford to Gelsy Verna:…
227 State St (Madison)
“Madison Museum of Contemporary Art has a stacked lineup right now, from Extended Play: A-Side and Films by Bill Bedford to Gelsy Verna: Mother, Father, Please Help Me. Catch David R. Harper: Good Morning Sweetheart before it closes August 30, then wander the nearly 6,000-piece collection.”
Wisconsin Veterans Museum packs real Wisconsin voices into thoughtful exhibits, artifacts, and more than 2,800 oral histories spanning from…
30 W Mifflin St (Madison)
“Wisconsin Veterans Museum packs real Wisconsin voices into thoughtful exhibits, artifacts, and more than 2,800 oral histories spanning from the Civil War to today, plus rotating shows, virtual options, and candlelit cemetery tours, all from a Smithsonian Affiliate accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.”
Madison Children's Museum packs three floors with hands-on fun for ages 12 and under, from the nature-tinged Rooftop Ramble and the…
100 N Hamilton St (Madison)
“Madison Children's Museum packs three floors with hands-on fun for ages 12 and under, from the nature-tinged Rooftop Ramble and the inventive Wonderground to the Art Studio and delightfully scrappy Trash Lab. When you need a breather, Lunchbox Cafe has snacks while the kids keep plotting their next adventure.”
Nathaniel Dean House is a Victorian-style nine-room house museum dedicated to Blooming Grove’s story, from Ho Chunk homelands to pioneer…
4718 Monona Dr (Madison)
“Nathaniel Dean House is a Victorian-style nine-room house museum dedicated to Blooming Grove’s story, from Ho Chunk homelands to pioneer families and beyond. Easy nearby field trip, wander the preserved rooms, then keep an eye on community programs that turn porches into stages and history into the good kind of gossip.”
Small but mighty, Wisconsin Science Museum packs in interactive demos, quirky historic instruments, and a Hall of Fame that spotlights…
The Atrium, Lower Level, South Hall, 2300 S Park St Ste 300 (Madison)
“Small but mighty, Wisconsin Science Museum packs in interactive demos, quirky historic instruments, and a Hall of Fame that spotlights Wisconsin researchers behind everything from lasers to nanotech to cancer treatment. It’s the kind of place where you can tinker, learn, and leave weirdly proud of local brainpower.”
