Today at Monona Terrace
Building hours 8:00am-5:00pm
Rooftop hours Sun.-Thurs. 8:00am-10:00pm
Friday/Saturday 8:00am-midnight
(closed during inclement weather)
Lake Vista Café (weather permitting)
Monday 11am-3pm, Tuesday-Sunday 11am-7pm
Last day of service will be September 30 (weather permitting)
Upcoming Events
VIEW ALL EVENTS >Mindful Yoga
Fri, Sep 22, 2017
2017 Fall Onsemble Conference
Madison Civics Club
CONFERENCES • MEETINGS • WEDDINGS • BANQUETS • and MORE
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Plan A Meeting
The power of an unexpected meeting place—allow us to be the difference between a great meeting and an exceptional one.
Plan Your Special Day
Congratulations!
You’ve waited all your life for this special day. Celebrate in style with friends and family at Monona Terrace.
Plan A Banquet
Make a remarkable impression for any event—anniversaries, memorials, fund-raising,
Quinceañera’s—the possibilities are endless.
Community Programs
Monona Terrace proudly offers free community programs which serve more than 50,000 people in the Madison area and beyond each year.
Sustainability
In September 2015, Monona Terrace was certified as a “green building” at the Gold Level by the U.S. Green Building Council’s prestigious LEED program.
Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright originally proposed a design for a “dream civic center” in 1938—his architectural vision for the City of Madison—Monona Terrace.
Monona Terrace Video
An inspiring event starts with an inspiring location, one that opens up possibilities—both for your event and your attendees.
WRIGHT-INSPIRED GIFTS
Gift Shop
From traditional home decor to stunning new jewelry, we have over 1,500 items, so you are sure to find something special for everyone. With our extensive line of ties, scarves, stained glass window hangings, clocks, pillows, vases, throws, and coasters, we have the perfect gift for you.
THOUGHT STARTERS & TRIED-AND-TRUE TIPS
Monona Terrace Blog
The Value of Celebration
Examining the importance of corporate year-end parties For some company leaders, hosting a holiday party is tradition and they wouldn’t dream of canceling it, even in “down” years. Other executives, however, need a little convincing [...]
IN SEARCH OF AUDIOVISUAL (AV) EXCELLENCE
Four things your AV partner wants to know before your event begins Can you even imagine hosting an event without the expertise of AV professionals? Neither can we. These talented folks (also known as super [...]
Five Ways to Drive Meeting Attendance
IT’S ALL IN THE NUMBERS If only a well attended meeting was as simple as “plan it and they will come.” While there’s no magic formula for sky-high registration numbers, there are a few simple [...]
MAKE IT A FAMILY AFFAIR
Seven ways to involve family at your wedding reception Here comes the big day! Not only are friends coming into town from all over to celebrate with you, but so are your beloved family [...]