Monona Terrace
Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center
A lakeside convention center conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright and not built until decades later. Its rooftop garden overlooks Lake Monona and the State Capitol.
Monona Terrace was conceived by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938 and was finally built to his design in 1997. Its white curved arched windows face Lake Monona. The rooftop garden is free to enter, with a lake view on one side and a direct view of the State Capitol on the other, making it a good spot for sunsets and night views. The building has a Wright gallery, and some days offer paid architectural tours. Rooftop concerts on summer Thursday evenings are popular, and the lower level connects to the lakeshore bike path.
Opening hours
Rooftop garden approx. 08:00–22:00; tour times per official website
Nearby sights
- Wisconsin State Capitol
- Dane County Farmers' Market
- Madison Children's Museum
- Wisconsin Veterans Museum
- Overture Center for the Arts
- Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
- State Street
- Chazen Museum of Art