April 4-6, 2025
The call is now open for all UW staff, researchers, students and outreachers looking to present at this year’s event.
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.
Get to know the people and places of your land-grant university as you explore Destinations for Exploration on campus! The list below is updated weekly:
Friday:
Saturday:
- Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences Building (AOSS)
- Babcock Hall
- Chemistry Building
- Medical Sciences Center (Doctor of Physical Therapy Program)
- Morgridge Institute for Research: Discovery Building
- Steenbock Library
- UW-Madison Arboretum
- Washburn Observatory
- Wisconsin Energy Institute
Sunday:
- Babcock Hall
- Health Sciences Learning Center, School of Medicine & Public Health
- Lakeshore Nature Preserve
- Rennebohm Hall, School of Pharmacy
- School of Veterinary Medicine Building
- Signe Skott Cooper Hall, School of Nursing
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 – see map for trolley 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
- Arboretum Visitor Center
Sunday
- Lot 60, 64, 76
The UW Madison Science Alliance is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Liz Jesse (ejesse2@wisc.edu). All requests must be made by March 17th. We will attempt to implement late requests but cannot guarantee they will be met.