Geology Museum, Madison

The Geology Museum at the University of Wisconsin鈥揗adison provides a free and captivating look into natural history, conveniently situated on campus. It鈥檚 found in the university鈥檚 southwest area, not far from Camp Randall Stadium, and is housed on one easily accessible floor.

Spread across roughly 3,000 square feet, the museum presents nearly 1,000 specimens across 66 exhibits, covering the rich geological and paleontological history of Wisconsin and beyond. You'll encounter dazzling mineral displays, including fluorescent specimens that glow under ultraviolet light; impressive fossil invertebrates and vertebrates; and even remnants of glacial activity from the region.

Standouts include the towering Boaz Mastodon skeleton, discovered locally and reconstructed in the early 20th century, plus the first dinosaur ever displayed in Wisconsin: a duck-billed Edmontosaurus. Visitors can also explore fossils like the shark Squalicorax, fossilized sea lilies from the Cretaceous chalk, and replicas of ancient creatures such as Pteranodon and mosasaur Platecarpus.

Interactive features abound: a touchable meteorite, a walk鈥憈hrough model cave complete with sound effects, and a black鈥憀ight mineral room that reveals vivid fluorescent colors when plunged into darkness.

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Sight Name: Geology Museum
Sight Location: Madison, USA (See walking tours in Madison)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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