MMoCA is a unique building offering a few levels of art. I have to say, the exhibits that I saw…read morewere not my favorite, but the staff were nice and the building itself is very spacious and modern. It's the perfect stop to warm up for a bit on a cold day!

It's a very small gallery, but it has some interesting pieces. It's a quick, free stop when you…read morewant something to do.

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.

The Chazen is the best place to go on a rainy, too hot, negative 20 degree day. I suppose it is a…read moreseasonal joy to visit! The exhibits are very cool and it's impressive to have this level of an art museum in our city. I always feel at peace when spending a day here. It's also nice to walk around the campus while you are here, weather permitting of course.

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.

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

I was not expecting this on Highway 20 on the way into Galena, though I see it is listed on the…read more"Galena Country" tourism website. This building (gift shop is one room; museum is one room) features more than 4000 pieces of glass art, including a piece by Dale Chihuly ( a shelf art type piece, not my favorite here). They start off grouped by color, including varieties of Depression glass. There are some incredible vases and perfume bottles, tiny pieces with incredible detail; at least one Victorian paperweight; a collection of bride baskets (glass-handled ones and glass inserts only; the silver handles required too frequent polishing); a number of Murano Venetian glass pieces; a large selection of beautiful paperweights; a few small statues. Mostly blown glass, thought there is some cut glass in the gift shop. Tour finishes with a UV circuit around the room so the pieces of "uranium" glass are revealed. The gift shop ranges from superaffordable jewelry and smaller bottles to pieces which were obviously de-accessioned. If you like art glass (you know who you are), definitely worth a stop. This started as one woman's collection; our guide was her husband, who is also knowledgeable and will happily tell you about their trips around the world looking for beautiful glass pieces. Admission $5.

One of the most unexpectedly fun stops I made while in Middleton, Wisconsin? The National Mustard…read moreMuseum. And yes... it's exactly what it sounds like. Inside you'll find thousands of mustards from every U.S. state and countries all over the world, all displayed in this massive wall of jars. There's also a mustard tasting bar where you can sample tons of different flavors -- from classic yellow to sweet, spicy, and some seriously unique combinations. Beyond the tastings, there's a whole museum section dedicated to the history of mustard, plus plenty of quirky displays and memorabilia that make it a surprisingly entertaining stop. Whether you're a mustard lover or just looking for something different to check out while in the Madison area, it's definitely worth popping in.

As someone who puts mustard on everything (and I really mean everything because I even have dessert…read moremustards) I could not believe my luck to happen upon the National Mustard Museum during my brief trip to WI! A true gem, this museum is born out of adoration for this most perfect condiment. The exhibits are all playful as well as informative and one will learn all about mustard from it's noble seed to final liquid elixir. There are literally thousands of jars on display, and over a hundred for tasting up in the gift shop area! Do yourself a favor and make sure you travel with checked luggage so you can take home a treasure trove; they do ship though if you're traveling light! Prices are super reasonable. The staff were warm and welcoming and ready to assist without being overbearing at all. If you're in town, you have to check this museum out!

We had such an amazing and fun experience at The House on the Rock! We honestly thought it would be…read morea short visit, but there is so much to see that we ended up spending several hours there and enjoyed every minute of it. The kids absolutely loved it. Everywhere you turn there is something fascinating, surprising, and unique to look at. The exhibits are incredibly impressive and creative, and the entire place feels magical and unlike anything else. The architecture itself is stunning, so artistic, detailed, and special. You can really feel how much thought and imagination went into creating the whole experience. One of our favorite parts was seeing the beautiful carousels and all the incredible displays throughout the museum. Every section feels different and exciting, and there are constantly little details to notice. It truly feels like stepping into another world. A really nice surprise in the middle of the visit was the food break area with ice cream and pizza. It was actually very needed because there is A LOT of walking, so definitely wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to spend a good amount of time exploring. It's much bigger than we expected. We purchased 15 tokens for the attractions/games, but honestly I think even 10 would probably be enough for most families. Overall, this was such a memorable experience for both adults and kids. Unique, entertaining, beautiful, and full of surprises, definitely worth visiting!

My cousin really wanted to come here and I didn't even know what it was. We drove here from St…read more Louis to come see this attraction. I came in blind, not knowing what it was. It was super impressed. It literally kept going on and on and on. so many fun interesting things. We stopped and got a hotdog at the cafeteria, which was nice because we were getting a little hungry and thirsty on this long walk. I would recommend bringing dollar bills so you can buy coins and put them into the different coin operated machines that they have. They have a lot of those around the entire facility and it's one of the only interactive options. Obviously everything looked really cool. I think that the only thing that would make it better would be to have a more interactive aspect to some of the parts, but I'm not sure how they would do that and I don't think they're gonna change anything. It's still well worth a visit.

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.

$15 per person for unlimited play. An awesome price point for the amount of games and experiences…read moreyou can have here. Fair pricing on snacks and drinks as well. We had a great time here and if we are back in the area we will be back.

This is an arcade with a set price admission and everything is free once you get in…read more Goods $15 for unlimited play is a fraction of the cost of spare time or Dave and Busters. You don't need to reload cards. Kids can use any machine as quick as they can. Just using a few continues on arcade games alone gets there very quickly. They have a bunch of the good Star Wars arcade games that are slightly older yet still tons of fun. I love the 4 player X-men arcade game room along with all the marvel comics variants as four player games. That is awesome to play through and beat them all with friends. Needs improvement They desperately need better HVAC. Having teenage boys and gamer kids inevitably means fewer showers. It's noticeable as you walk in and hits you like a truck. While we have been here before and it didn't have an odor then, this is a hurdle you need to cross if not remedied immediately. A surprisingly low amount of pinball cabinets and of the ones they have, half of them work. A bunch of the seats have ripped edges, duct tape and broken plastic. Overall It's a B sort of place that older teenagers will not be thrilled with but middle school kids will love it

I came to this place on a family vacation and was pleasantly surprised! While we only had about 2…read morehours before close, we made the most of it. The museum had a lot of history which included posters and pictures with artifacts; My children enjoyed looking at the wagons and black and white panoramic pictures. We came on a weekday so unfortunately we were not able to enjoy the face paintings and pony rides that were offered. We saw the last circus show of the day and it was very good. The acrobatics,jugglers, and father daughter duo unicyclists were so entertaining to my kids. I personally enjoyed the equestrian team and appreciated how they would get the crowd hyped up before a performance. It was raining pretty hard so they had a shuttle from the circus tent back to the building which was much appreciated with three kids and a stroller. There is a gift shop upon leaving with circus themed items and plushies. I do plan to revisit in the near future to enjoy more of the grounds and more interactive experiences. If you plan on coming to Wisconsin Dells make a stop here as well. You won't regret it.

Circus World is a Wisconsin Historic Site that is a peek in the rich circus history of the town of…read morebaraboo. From a live circus show under the Big Top to museum exhibits explaining the beginnings of Al Ringling Bros and Bailey and Barnum, this place does a great job at pulling you into the world of trained animals, circus freaks and traveling carnies. Great place to bring kids and adults have a blast too!

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.

It's been a while since I've been at the Overture and last time was for a Matt Nathanson concert…read more so very different experience. Was very excited when it was announced that & Juliet was touring through Wisconsin. The speciality cocktails were great. Loved the photo back drop space and that they had staff helping to take your photo! We were in the Right Balcony row J. Note it is a very steep set up for balcony- great for view no heads in the way - get "closer" to the stage but for those with height or falling phobias do beware! Sound was really great and if you did have to pop out during performance for some reason- they actually have monitors out in the hallway showing the stage which is nice. Would definitely return for another show.