Best Arts and Culture Places in Madison

"The Chazen Museum of Art features a wide range of art in a variety of mediums and is another must-see University of Wisconsin attraction. Permanent exhibits include paintings, sculptures, drawings, and watercolors, as well as prints, photography, and applied/decorative arts. European artists in its extensive collection include Rodin and Gainsborough, while its American collection includes works by Shusaku Arakawa."

"It features prints, photographs, paintings and sculptures from prehistoric times up to modern-day. Their collections are all wonderful that even people who are not fond of arts would like them."

"The Chazen Museum of Art, founded in 1970, was previously known as the Elvehjem Museum of Art. It boasts an impressive collection of at least 23,000 pieces of art, 1,600 of which are paintings."

"The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art’s glass-faced building attracts countless sets of eyes on the corner of State and North Henry, and is known around town for not only its impressive collection of art, but for its rooftop restaurant Fresco. Fine dining aside, MMoCA’s collection of modern art has grown over the years to include art from the 20th and 21st centurie —  a perfect spot for art lovers more fine-tuned to contemporary work. In addition to its own collections, MMoCA takes great pride in its exhibitions, including a rooftop sculpture garden."

"Art has been used throughout human existence in order to express that which cannot be easily put into words. Places like the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art show the never-ending importance of creating and discussing art. Coming here is one of the best things to do in Madison, Wisconsin, as it can thrill your mind with how much great work there is to take in."

"Museum of Contemporary Art, Madison, WI|© Franco Folini / Flickr. The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) is easy to spot on State Street with its triangular glass façade. The museum comprises four galleries, including one specially equipped for film or sound-based artwork."

"Located in the midst of the bustling State Street in Downtown Madison, the Overture Center for the Arts is a world-class performance center that presents an array of programs, shows and performances throughout the year. Home to 10 resident companies, including the Forward Theater Company, the Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, the Children’s Theater of Madison, and the Kanopy Dance Company, the center also plays host to national and international touring artists and Broadway performers. Enjoy a free behind-the-scenes tour and learn the history of one of the nation’s most beautiful theaters."

"The Overture Center is a stunning building with seven unique venues in the building in addition to art galleries (including the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art). Some of the noteworthy performances that have taken place here are The Lion King, Wicked, and Marry Poppins musicals, the Wisconsin Singers and The Nutcracker. Plenty of musicians and bands that fit your taste can also be seen live if you're hungry for an exhilarating performance while you're in town."

"While there are many shows for which patrons must purchase tickets, there are also many opportunities for great entertainment that are completely free!. The Kids in the Rotunda have shows every Saturday from the end of September through April at 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:00pm. Overture is also home to the Madison Metropolitan Museum of Art and to four free art galleries, each featuring a unique show by a talented artist."

"For a more intimate art gallery experience, Madisonians can check out a gallery located on Monroe Street — Milward Farrell Fine Art. Owned by Gary Milward and Brian Farrell, the gallery dedicates its space to its valued local customer base. According to the gallery’s website, it stands out among others as an outlet for local jewelry and glassware artists, which is appropriate given the gallery’s warm, yet sophisticated interior, complete with open spaces, windows and a cozy carpeted floor."

"You cannot end your Madison vacation without watching an exciting game of baseball at Warner Park. Located in 2930 North Sherman Ave, Warner Park is a recreational area that boasts of natural beauty. It is a vast property with sports tracks and courts including a baseball field, basketball court, football field, tennis courts, and others."

"The UW Arboretum is officially known as the University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum. It spans about 1,260 acres and offers you at least 20 miles of hiking trails."

"Thinking of a fun thing to do with your family while in the beautiful city of Madison?. Why not spend a wonderful afternoon at Elver Park?. Located in 1250 McKenna Boulevard, Elver Park is a vast community park in the city with lots of amenities."

"The new kid on the block, the Elver Park farmers market offers locally-grown farm products on Madison's west side. Stop by the Terra Growers (my family farm) booth and say hi!. The market is held Saturdays, from 8 a.m."

"Elver Park is a lovely city park that offers miles of groomed cross-country ski trails. When snow is a bit sparse, they incorporate man-made snow loops. This keeps recreation active during dry streaks."

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