Wow, it is hard to believe that such a high quality museum of this size and collection is…read morecompletely free to the public. Throughout the entire building, it's clear that a lot of thought was put into assembling such an amazing collection and maintaining a professional appearance throughout. The displays here are split across several different floors and a top floor which provides a great view of the street below. During my visit, I was happy that I had plenty of space to enjoy the art as each item in each exhibit is generously spaced away from the next one. Even with several people enjoying the same piece of art at the same time, I never felt crowded. The temperature and lighting across all exhibits were controlled nicely to create a pleasant viewing experience. With plenty of restrooms and an elevator that goes between the first, second, and third floor it was easy to get around the museum. It was also easy to park nearby at the Overture Center Garage at a reasonable price (State Street Capitol Garage is another option). Overall, well worth a visit if you're in the area to enjoy some amazing art within an excellent facility.

Fairly large size building but not a lot to see which was a disappointment. Staff was friendly as…read morewell!

Whenever I'm visiting somewhere new, I like to take in the local museums as a means of getting a…read morefeel for the place. The Chazen was a sublime way to spend part of my afternoon and I'm so envious of the students who attend school there--I would've killed to have had something like this on my campus as an undergraduate. There are three floors of art to digest; the first two are rotating exhibits so make sure to take it all in. Everything was so well lit and while spacious to accommodate all the art, it also feels nice and cozy inside. The third floor is the true gem though. That's where you'll find art throughout the ages; there is so much for the eyes to feast upon, and more notable names in art history. The best surprise for me was encountering several works by my favorite artist (Calder). To behold his mobile in the flesh is otherworldly and always moves me to tears. You cannot come to Madison and skip this museum without doing yourself a huge disservice. I'd haunt this place if I were a local. It's truly sublime.

Free, Free, and Free. Trust me, somebody's paying for it, but this is a must visit gem. We were…read morelucky enough to catch a portion of a classical ensemble in the lobby that was exquisite, then tour the galleries and as you can see from my pics, they did not disappoint. We apparently were on the cusp of a museum reset, so some areas had already been closed off to the public as a result. When in the area again, we will def revisit the Chazen. Whether a couple with many miles or a new budding romance, or even solo, this stop is a must on your itinerary for the heart, soul and mind.

Great museum in downtown Rockford next to the Children Museum. Check out the new exhibit!read more

Nice little art museum that doesn't currently charge admission thanks to a generous donation. More…read moremodern and contemporary art than other genres, but there is some balance. Well laid out, with informative plaques.

Stopped in on a ride home from Iowa. A bit small but worth a look. Friendly owners. Easy parking tooread more

My friend and I stopped here on the way home from a Galena weekend. The owner of the Glass Museum…read moreis so knowledgeable about all pieces of collectable glass. There is a gift shop with all nice variety of collectable glass at reasonable prices. Be sure to see the Museum part section for a $5 donation. Her collection is organized by color and is so interesting all the unique pieces are just stunning. The owner walks though with you and we learned a lot and enjoyed the beautiful collection, and bought some gifts too.

This was an unusual, a bit quirky, off the beaten path (though it's right in the middle of…read moreMiddleton) type of museum. It was free - which is why I actually did go in and look around. There is free public parking right near the museum and when you walk in, you walk immediately into the gift shop, with not only mustard paraphrenalia, but also Wisconsin-themed and other gifts. The cashier by the front door greets you heartily. At the back of the gift shop, there is a mustard tasting bar. A number of different flavored mustards are available with pretzel sticks for tasting. A large number of jars that are available for tasting are at the bar and you can taste as many as you like. The mustards are available for purchase, and they have recipe cards for ideas on ways to eat the flavored mustards. The musuem istelf is downstaris, and if there is a mustard product, it is downstairs, with sizes and flavors of all kinds and from all over U.S., Canada, and the world. There are bottles and bottles and containers of mustard, a large mustard bottle plushy, a film about how mustard is made, and even a mustard vending machine. I learned, because of the museum, that the largest producer of mustard is Canada. The mustard museum is a fun, low-stress, low-key stop if you're in the area. It's free, fun, easy to access, educational, and a nice value for the visit.

We stopped here during our cross-country road trip as a place to stretch our legs, and it turned…read moreout to be a fun surprise. The museum is free to visit and, while it's not very large, there's much more to see than we expected. The basement features a fascinating collection of mustard-related memorabilia and exhibits that showcase the history and culture surrounding this unique condiment. It was surprisingly interesting and added a lot of character to the visit. The main floor is home to an extensive selection of mustards from around the world, along with complimentary tastings. The staff member leading the tastings was exceptionally knowledgeable and took the time to explain the different varieties while letting us sample quite a few of them. Overall, it's a quirky and enjoyable stop that's well worth a visit if you're passing through the area. It's the perfect place to take a break from the road and experience one of the more unique museums you'll come across.

We went with family…read more So much to see and the different things all over made this experience amazing. From gardens to clowns you will it see it all. We loved the area located like an underground town and restaurant. The observation area is not for the faint of heart. It does sway. Stunning view. The entire area including the (several) carousels was fantastic. Things to know: *Free parking. *Lots of walking and some areas not wheelchair/stroller accessible. *Military discounts. *Map will be provided. *Purchase coins when checking in to listen to some of the machines and extras along the way. *They have a smoking area. *Some areas might be a little claustrophobic. *Expect around 4 hours to walk through.

This place is so interesting and it is HUGE. Be prepared to spend a lot of time here. Some areas…read moreare very hot/humid. I do not deal well with heat so I did have to move thru some areas faster than I would have liked. They do have a cafe half way thru so you can have some food and drinks. I did not stop here but it did smell wonderful. There's many things to see and everything is really cool and unique. The house and infinity room are impressive as well as the HUGE whale but all of Alex's inventions and collections are amazing as well. Honestly, the whole reason why I wanted to come was the world's largest indoor carousel. It is beautiful. I definitely sat there for awhile watching it. Side note on the Carousel, they have no horses but they do have a bulldog and as a owner of a bulldog, I literally bought everything in the gift shop that had a bulldog on it. Till this day, they are still uncovering more items in storage lockers so they probably will continue to add more items. I do think this place is worth the price and it is something you won't find anywhere else. I would love to check this place out again and I do highly recommend it. Also, the gift shop is big and had a lot of different items for everyone.

Don't drive too fast or you will miss it!! You should stop, well worth a quick stop! There is a…read morelittle gift shop too!! Incredible.

On the way to Wisconsin Dells from Madison, you'll find Dr. Evermor's Sculpture Park, a free,…read morequirky roadside stop with a small parking area (donations welcome). The park is packed with giant metal creations--towering birds, a 20-foot insect, a guitar, and a massive centerpiece made from salvaged boat parts, motors, and pipes. It's like walking through an outdoor museum of welded imagination. I wouldn't drive out of my way to visit, but since it's right off the highway, it's a fun and memorable stop for photos and a dose of weird Wisconsin art.

Loved all the old school games. I felt like I was transported back to the 80's. It was such a…read morecool little arcade.

Date of visit: January 24, 2026…read more What else is there to do on a ridiculously cold day in Madison before a show that evening besides hanging out at an arcade? For just $15, you can play as much as you'd like, with a wide variety of games from classics that are even older than me (if you can believe that) to things that are quite a bit newer. Games are mostly organized by type, so all of your racing games are together, shooters, etc., which is nice for the most part, but can make mounting and dismounting some of the racers a bit tricky or have you slightly closer to a stranger than you would prefer. Most games were in good repair, though a few were not so good, such as House of the Dead 4. Would have preferred a bit more in terms of snacks and beverages to allow me to stay longer and play a bit more, but I'll just prepare better next time!

I will start off by saying I have been looking forward to visiting this place for YEARS. I am also…read moreNOT a circus fan. I remember being 3 or 4 years old and my dad taking me to the Circus and we left after about 5 minutes. I just hated everything about it. But I always enjoyed the Circus paintings, flyers, etc. from the old days. This place had TONS of that! This place is Ringling Bros original winter quarters. There is so much to explore. I've seen tons of videos on youtube of this place but it is does not do it justice with how large this place really is. This place took about 4 hours for me to explore. There's indoor and outdoor exhibits. The outdoor portion has historical buildings, which was really fun to explore. They did have a couple of shows going on but I came on a Monday and it was fairly quiet which was very nice. The only show I saw was the Circus they have which was actually VERY good. I was not looking forward to it but it was about an hour and it was so entertaining. I would 100% recommend and would come back. If nothing else, you can enjoy all the old posters and banners like myself.

Do you love the art of the circus and want to expierence the most unique museum ever? Well Circus…read moreWorld is for you. This place is Ringling Bros original winter quarters. There are a few different things to see here and I highly recommend spending the day exploring it all. First the main room when you enter will have history on the Ringling Brothers along with a few novelty items. Then next to it are all the animal houses that have wagons, dioramas, and so much more in each of them. They have things from Ringling, but also history on other circus's. Now you cross a bridge to the other side where they have the Hippodrome. In here they have a few small shows in here. They also have actual circus train cars that were used by Ringling. During the summer months they have a circus tent where they do a circus show that's free with the price of admission to the museum. Now the best part is the wagon area. It's a giant building that holds about 50 wagons from every circus around. The history of these wagons is amazing. Overall if you want a day of exploring circus history and want to see the live circus, visit this amazing place.

We came here to see wild kratts show. It was nice venue and also sensory areas for those who need…read moretheir own space. Drinks and snacks were reasonable with some markup. Seats were nicer than at Minneapolis Orpheus theater. Garage parking was pretty easy with event parking at $10.

The performing arts center offers many opportunities to see various art forms including galleries,…read moreplays, musicals and music. I've recently discovered the broadway subscription package and highly recommended. The packages offer varying price points with some around 50-60 per show. Arrive early and visit the free galleries throughout.