Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery

The Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery is a large research center with five floors that houses both public laboratories and private research facilities side by side. The building contains spaces for various scientific work and includes areas for events and public visits.

The facility was founded in 2010 through a partnership between the University of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, and private supporters. This collaboration between the university and private sector shaped how the center was built and organized from the start.

The institute brings researchers from different fields together to work on shared questions. Visitors can observe how this collaboration happens in open lab spaces, where scientists share their knowledge and work side by side.

The building is open at different times on weekdays and Saturdays, with various areas that visitors can explore. Plan your visit so you have enough time to see the different research areas and public spaces.

The building taps into energy from the earth through a system of boreholes that run deep beneath the ground. This design choice helps reduce energy use significantly and makes the center an example of sustainable building practices.

GPS coordinates: 43.07292,-89.40810

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:27