Monona Terrace
- Landmark
- Regional draw
- Madison
Monona Terrace meets Lake Monona in central Madison with a convention-center design derived from Frank Lloyd Wright's proposal for the waterfront.
Its curves and relationship with the lake make it an architectural destination as well as an event venue. Publicly accessible viewpoints reveal connections between the building, the water, and the city behind it.
Check current tour, rooftop, and public-access arrangements before arriving. Events and weather can affect which areas are available, so confirm the specific architectural experience you want rather than assuming the entire building is open for independent exploration.
Visitor details reviewed October 17, 2026. Check [official visitor information](http://www.mononaterrace.com) for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: McGhiever / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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