Join us statewide for the 15th Wisconsin Science Festival, October 16-26th, 2025!

Science on the Square: Madison Central Library

October 16 @ 5:00 pm

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Get up-close with the stars, participate in markerless motion capture, and try your hand at a variety of instruments in this special Rock & Roll evening at the library as part of Science on the Square! Activities will be located on the 3rd floor of Madison Central Library from 5-8:30pm.

  • Instrument Petting Zoo – Ward-Brodt Music
    • Get hands-on with instruments of all kinds—from orchestral to rock and roll—at Ward-Brodt’s Instrument Petting Zoo. Try them out yourself, learn techniques from the experts, and ask your questions about how music is made. Don’t worry, they don’t bite!
  • Stargazing on the Terrace – UW-Madison Astronomy Department
    • Stargazing will start at dusk!
    • Join astronomers from UW-Madison on the rooftop of Madison Central Library to stargaze, learn about space, and play astronomy-themed trivia! All ages are welcome!
  • Biomechanics of Rock & Roll – American Society of Biomechanics Student Chapter
    • Attendees will participate in markerless motion capture and see a skeletal model of themselves being a rockstar.

Check out all of the presenting groups and participating locations at Science on the Square this year here!

Details

Date:
October 16
Time:
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Website:
https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/science-on-the-square

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Event Type
Hands-on, Open House/Tour, Performances/Films, Expo
Target Age Range
Families/All Ages

Venue

Madison Central Library
201 W Mifflin St
Madison, WI 53703 United States
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Phone
608-266-6300
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