L. R. Ingersoll Physics 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.- Opening hours:
Monday—Friday: 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
public holidays: closed
school holidays: closed - Type: Museum
- Description: Science museum at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Also known as: “L.R. Ingersoll Physics Museum”
- Address: 1150 University Avenue, Madison
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Washburn Observatory and Bascom Hill.
Washburn Observatory
Photo: Chris Rycroft, CC BY 2.0.
The Washburn Observatory is an astronomical observatory located at 1401 Observatory Drive on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Washburn Observatory is situated 1,300 feet northwest of L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum.
Bascom Hill
Peak
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Bascom Hill is the iconic main quadrangle that forms the historic core of the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. It is located on the opposite end of State Street from the Wisconsin State Capitol, and is named after John Bascom, former president of the University of Wisconsin.
Luther Memorial Church
Church
Photo: Wormser Edikt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Luther Memorial Church is a Lutheran congregation at 1021 University Avenue in Madison, Wisconsin in the United States. A member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, it is known for its worship, music, education, social ministry and preschool programs. Luther Memorial Church is situated 600 feet southeast of L. R. Ingersoll Physics 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 L. R. Ingersoll Physics 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 L. R. Ingersoll Physics 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 L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum.
L. R. Ingersoll Physics Museum
- Categories: tourism and tourist attraction
- Location: Madison, Dane, Wisconsin, Midwest, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
43.07365° or 43° 4′ 25″ northLongitude
-89.40542° or 89° 24′ 20″ westOperator
University of Wisconsin- MadisonOpen location code
86MG3HFV+FROpenStreetMap ID
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tourism=museumWikidata ID
Q18749057
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