Meeting and Event Center on the Lake

The Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center became an operational part of the Madison community in 1997. The original design was created by Wisconsin native architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1938. He envisioned a cultural, recreational, and governmental building and worked on it from its original vision until 1959 when he completed the plans seven weeks before his death. This gathering place links Lake Monona to the Wisconsin State Capitol. The interior design was created by architect Tony Puttnam, and incorporates the waters of Lake Monona into the technological, modern design.

The center welcomes over 390,000 visitors each year. It plays host to conventions, public and private events, and regional and state competitions annually. The space offers 250,00 square -feet of multi-leveled interior space. Modern design and geometric forms fill the space, but the environment also incorporates the outdoors and surrounding nature through large glass windows that allow enormous amounts of natural light into the space.

Those searching for a unique venue to educate, entertain, enlighten, and communicate will be pleased with the Monona Terrace. The center features world-class amenities and their service staff will help you plan and execute the perfect event. The space is ideal for meetings of a few dozen people or community celebrations for thousands. An all-inclusive event can be planned with the help of the on-site catering staff. Their menu includes everything from a simple continental breakfast to an elaborate sit-down dinner. Meal choices are varied, and they incorporate ethnic flavors, local ingredients, and gourmet tastes everyone will enjoy.

The intention of the center was to blend nature and architecture into the perfect setting. It is these breathtaking vistas that make the Monona Terrace Center ideal for weddings and receptions. Each celebration has a dedicated event coordinator that will help plan your experience from beginning to end. Every detail will be exactly what you and your guests have imagined due to the hard work and dedication of an experienced staff.

The center offers a variety of community programs throughout the year, so there are few people living in the Madison area who have not been inside. Whether they are attending a business event, family celebration, or a community seminar, visitors will be thrilled with the amenities and surroundings of this building. The gift shop at the center offers a variety of Madison oriented memorabilia and souvenirs. Many of these items are designed by the modern inspiration of Frank Lloyd Wright designs. Many of these items can also be purchased from the center's website. There are also educational books, videos, and CDs, jewelry, gardening dycor, home furnishings and office accessories. The center's website also features a 360 degree virtual tour of the space so visitors and event planners can easily visualize their future surroundings. If you are headed to the Madison area for a convention or event, or you are considering planning your next event in the Midwest, the Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center may be the ideal location.