Bascom Hill: Learning Matters

Bascom Hill is where the University of Wisconsin campus began. Iconic Bascom Hall at its top is flanked by UW’s first two buildings (1851 and 1855). Today the hill is lined with buildings ranging in style from elegant 19th-century Beau Arts to 20th-century modernistic Brutalist. In 1974 Bascom Hill was added to the National Register of Historic Places for its historic architecture and for its significance in the areas of education, politics, conservation, art and music, and communications.

*Bascom Hill is a steep walk, but the group will be stopping along the way to the top to look at historic buildings.

After the Tour: Stop by MOKA and enjoy one complimentary small beverage of your choice, 711 State Street (at the University Bookstore)

Length: Approximately 1 1/2 hours

Cost: $15 Adult, $5 Student, free for children under 5, FREE for MTHP Members.

Online reservations are required. Ticket sales close 24 hours before the tour start time. Member are required to enter their Member ID.

View our tour policies on the Historic Architecture Walking Tours page.