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L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum and Research Lab Tours in Chamberlin Hall
DateOct 17, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (CDT)
PriceFree
Ages5+
Explore interactive physics exhibits and take a tour of university research labs during this open house event.
Visit our interactive, kid-friendly, physics museum located in Chamberlin Hall on the UW-Madison campus. Enjoy a hands-on experience with physics exhibits covering topics from mechanics to modern physics. There are brand-new exhibits in the museum to explore including a bicycle generator that can charge your phone! Scientists will be offering lab tours of quantum computing and plasma physics research facilities in Chamberlin Hall every 30 minutes from 10am-1pm. The museum is open weekdays, 8am-4:30pm, and will be open on Saturday, October 17th from 10am-1pm as part of the WiSciFest Campus Open House !
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L.R. Ingersoll Wonders of Physics Museum
2130 Chamberlin Hall, 1150 University Avenue, Madison
