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2024 UW Science Expeditions – Campus Open House

Save the dates: April 4-6, 2025

Come explore UW-Madison – your public university – and experience science on April 4-6. Interact with researchers, visit science venues across campus, enjoy Science Spectacular Shows, and try your hand at interactive Exploration Stations. From astronomy to zoology, UW Science Expeditions is the annual campus-wide science open house that connects you to UW people & places all year round. All events are free and open to the public.

 

Thanks for an amazing Science Expeditions 2024!

Science Expeditions Timetable and Map

This year we have the special opportunity to co-host Science Expeditions with UW’s 175th Community Open House event. To learn more, visit the 175th event website.

Getting To Campus:

Community shuttles to campus are available. The shuttles will drop off on campus at Union South (1308 W. Dayton St). The shuttle service back to the community centers will also pick-up at Union South.

South Madison Partnership (SMP) – 2238 S. Park Street. Located in The Village on Park Street.

  • Dates: all three days of the Open House (Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7)
  • First shuttle: 10 a.m. The shuttle will circulate hourly until 4 p.m.
  • First shuttle from Union South: 10:30 a.m. The shuttle will run hourly on the 30 minute mark from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • The last return shuttle of the day picks up at Union South and will leave campus at 4:30 p.m.

Lussier Community Education Center – 55 S. Gammon Road

  • Date: Only available on Saturday, April 6
  • First shuttle: 10 a.m. The shuttle will circulate hourly until 4 p.m.
  • First shuttle from Union South: 10:30 a.m. The shuttle will run hourly on the 30 minute mark from 10:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
  • The last return shuttle of the day picks up at Union South and will leave campus at 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions about the shuttle service, call 608-263-2400 or visit the Campus Information Desk inside Union South.

How to Get Around Campus:

Use promo code SCIENCEISCOOL for a 1/2 off monthly pass

Trolley Routes:

The trolley will run periodically in a loop. The trolley will make stops near the validated and free parking lots. Keep your eye out for trolley signage along metro bus routes and at metro bus stops.

Free Campus Bus Routes

  • 80, 81, 82 & 84
  • Find the nearest stop on the interactive campus map. All buses are kneeling buses and are capable of transporting wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.

Parking is Also Available:

Friday

  • Lot 6, 7, 17, 20, 36, 46

Saturday

  • Lot 17, 20, 36, 40, 41

Sunday

  • Arboretum Visitor Center
  • Lot 60, 64, 76

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