Museum & culture passes
Henry Vilas Zoo
Madison has had a free zoo since 1911. No ticket, no catch, just giraffes.
What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateVerified on Sept 27, 2026
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Museum & culture passes
Chazen Museum of Art
UW-Madison’s art museum is open daily and always free.
What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateVerified on Sept 27, 2026
Museum & culture passes
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA)
No admission fee for exhibitions on State Street, and most education programs are free too.
What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateVerified on Sept 27, 2026
Free concerts, festivals & events
Concerts on the Square
Six free Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra concerts on the Capitol Square in Madison every summer. Bring a blanket.
What it costs you: Nothing at allMissed itDate not yet confirmed. Listing checked Sept 27, 2026
Free concerts, festivals & events
UW-Madison Arboretum and free nature walks
The UW Arboretum in Madison is free to visit, and its guided nature walks are free too.
What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateVerified on Sept 27, 2026
Museum & culture passes
Wisconsin State Capitol free tours
Free guided tours of the Capitol in Madison run daily, year-round.
What it costs you: Account signupNo end dateVerified on Sept 27, 2026
Free concerts, festivals & events
UW Space Place free Saturday workshops
UW-Madison’s Space Place runs free hands-on Saturday science workshops for the public during the school year.
What it costs you: Nothing at allNo end dateVerified on Sept 27, 2026
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