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Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

One John Nolen Drive, Madison, WI 53703
608-261-4000
Ranked #14 of 42 attractions in Madison
4.0 of 5 stars 37 Reviews
Type: Convention Centres, Architectural Buildings
Owner description: Guided tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building feature the history of the most controversial design of one of the world's greatest... more » Owner description: Guided tours of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building feature the history of the most controversial design of one of the world's greatest architects. Tour highlights include dramatic open spaces, curvilinear forms, breathtaking views, and a picture exhibit of noted photographer Pedro Guerrero. Weather permitting, guests can also visit the rooftop. Tours run daily at 1pm and cost $3 for adults and $2 for students. Free events during the spring and summer months include Concerts on the Rooftop, Dane Dances and Tunes at Monona Terrace concerts series, T'ai Chi, Lakeside Kids children's program, architectural Wright Lecture series, as well as numerous other programs for all ages. We also offer outreach programs for students. The Gift Shop, located on level 4 inside Monona Terrace, has a unique selection of Wright-inspired gifts, Wisconsin souvenirs, and specialty Items. Hours of operation are Monday - Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. « less
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Madison, Wisconsin
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51 reviews 51 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Futuristic building and parkings and sight seeing on Lake Monona. Never know what you will see there. Saw a wedding up there on top overlooking the lake Saturday.

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Rockford, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Beautifully designed Frank Lloyd Wright building right on the water! Only complaint, we were working an event on the lower level and there is no food services on that level.

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Madison, Wisconsin
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Lovely building. Mind-numbing carpeting. Frank Lloyd Wright does it again - super shoreline look, but the inside is sterile, cold, and unfortunately not built for things to sound nice. Rooftop concerts: yes. Indoor ones: no.

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Attended a convention April 20-21. Food service was good, the facility is clean, and there are plenty of restrooms. Easy parking, too.

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

Looked at having a party there and loved the rooftop areas for cocktail hour but thought it was very expensive. It is gorgeous and has amazing views.

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St. Paul Mn
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

During a conference here I saw most of the meeting rooms and sleek, long public areas. Walking back to the Terrace on MLK blvd. from lunch gave me a Sheik of Araby meets George Jetson feel. What blew me away, though, was seeing 4 Jefferson buses in a huge lower-level ballroom/meeting room.

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Monroe, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The views of Lake Monona are something else! I really enjoyed the historical photos by Pedro Guerrero & explanations of the Frank Lloyd Foundation. It really gives you an overall view of why the Monona Terrace became what it is today.

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Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Great Frank Lloyd Wright gift shop. Fantastic bike path along the lake. Makes me want to come to some event, any event, that will allow me to come back to the Monona Center :o]

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Madison, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

a great place to hold and event. Very beautiulf building and a perfect locations in town.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012

Beautiful setting on the water, and on the bike path.

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