Steve G.
2/22/2022
What a gem I never knew was here! My extended family and I were looking for something to do on a Saturday in winter and checked out the Geology Museum. It was free and super fun. Surprising...
Geology Museum
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1215 W Dayton St
Madison, WI 53706
Explore the Geology Museum and take a peek into Wisconsin's deep history!On your visit you can touch rocks from a time when there were volcanoesin Wisconsin; see corals, jellyfish and other sea creatures that used tolive and swim where we now walk; and stand under the tusks of a mastodonwhile imagining yourself in the Ice Age. Also on display at the GeologyMuseum are rocks and minerals that glow, a model of a Wisconsin cave,dinosaurs and meteorites.Our mineral, rock and fossil collections have the power to educate andinspire visitors of all ages. Come see for yourself!
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Holly W.
10/15/2024
Both my kids like rocks so I thought this would be a win! Located on the University of Wisconsin campus- this is a small, free museum. On street parking. We entered in a side entrance it it...
Kelly F.
11/14/2022
My 6 year old is obsessed with rocks and gemstones, so we decided to check out the Geology Museum. The museum is free, and you can spend about an hour exploring. They have a great variety of rocks...
Cristin N.
12/10/2023
Great for kids, interesting for adults, and free! No dedicated parking but easy on a non game weekend to park close and enjoy. Note they have a case of rocks for sale if you have little ones they...
Carol A.
7/4/2024
I enjoyed the museum very much. The black room was especially interesting and how the rocks illuminated. It was a great experience and I would recommend those who are interested in rocks.
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