Smart Sounds, Alt Music, Mad Scenes

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - Saturday, September 15, 2012   9 am–4 pm, Tuesday through Saturday

Discover how music recorded, produced and played in Madison in the 1980s and '90s influenced the national music scene. Check out authentic artifacts from Smart Studios, where bands like Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, and Madison's own Garbage recorded. Experience Madison's legendary music clubs through posters and objects, and take a look inside WORT, Madison's community radio station, which broadcast this music and helped launch it to the nation.

Ticket Info:

Admission by donation: $4 for adults, $3 for children under 18 or $10 for a family.

Location Info:

Venue: Wisconsin Historical Museum

Four floors of changing exhibit galleries, permanent exhibits and the museum store — located on Madison's Capitol Square

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI

Contact Info:

E-mail: museum@wisconsinhistory.org
Phone: 608-264-6555
Fax: 608-264-6575