UW–Madison Geology Museum
The UW–Madison Geology Museum is a geology and paleontology museum housed in Weeks Hall, in the southwest part of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.- Opening hours:
Monday—Friday: 8:30 AM—4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM—1:00 PM - Type: Museum
- Description: natural history museum at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Also known as: “UW Geology Museum”
- Address: 1215 West Dayton Street
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Camp Randall and Camp Randall Stadium.
Camp Randall
Park
Photo: Jdsteakley, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Camp Randall was a United States Army base in Madison, Wisconsin, the largest staging point for Wisconsin troops entering the American Civil War. At this camp fresh volunteers received quick training before heading off to join the Union Army. Camp Randall is situated 1,000 feet west of UW–Madison Geology Museum.
Camp Randall Stadium
Stadium
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain.
Camp Randall Stadium is an outdoor stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, located on the campus of the University of Wisconsin. It has been the home of the Wisconsin Badgers football team in rudimentary form since 1895, and as a fully functioning stadium since 1917. Camp Randall Stadium is situated 1,800 feet west of UW–Madison Geology Museum.
L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum
Museum
The L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum is located on the second floor of Chamberlin Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. It is one of several museums on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus that focus on hands-on exhibits and public outreach. L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum is situated 1,100 feet north of UW–Madison Geology Museum.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Shorewood Hills and Maple Bluff.
Shorewood Hills
Village
Photo: Motorrad-67, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shorewood Hills is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. It was established in 1927. The population was 2,169 at the 2020 census. Entirely surrounded by the city of Madison and Lake Mendota, it is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area. Shorewood Hills is situated 2 miles west of UW–Madison Geology Museum.
Maple Bluff
Village
Maple Bluff is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Madison located on the eastern shore of Lake Mendota and is part of the Madison metropolitan area. Maple Bluff is situated 3½ miles northeast of UW–Madison Geology Museum.
Monona
Village
Photo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0.
Monona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. A suburb of the state capital, Madison, the city lies on the southeastern shore of Lake Monona, from which it takes its name. Monona is situated 3½ miles east of UW–Madison Geology Museum.
UW–Madison Geology Museum
- Categories: geological museum, tourism, and tourist attraction
- Location: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
43.07053° or 43° 4′ 14″ northLongitude
-89.40594° or 89° 24′ 21″ westOperator
University of Wisconsin- MadisonOpen location code
86MG3HCV+6JOpenStreetMap ID
node 2708020790OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=museumWikidata ID
Q14714618
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