The best arts & culture spots in Fitchburg

“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.”

From the Madison newsletter, August 4, 2026

“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.”

From the Madison newsletter, August 8, 2026

“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.”

From the Madison newsletter, August 12, 2026

“Storied physics museum at University of Wisconsin-Madison offering hands-on exhibits & guided tours.”

“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.”

From the Madison newsletter, August 28, 2026

“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.”

From the Madison newsletter, August 18, 2026

“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.”

“3 floors of interactive & educational exhibits designed for kids 12 & under plus a cafe.”

“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.”

From the Madison newsletter, August 22, 2026

“Small museum that features interactive demonstrations of scientific principles.”