University of Wisconsin-Madison officials are planning to renovate one of the university’s oldest and most historic buildings in 2027. Science Hall — built in 1887 — will undergo a renovation to upgrade its interior and add a rear common space.
More than $160 million from the 2025-2027 state budget has been approved for “critical” renovations to Science Hall, which will “restore the building’s historic character while improving accessibility, addressing deferred maintenance issues and adding an atrium.”
Renovations include an addition to the back of the building in the form of a study or lounge space, a brick pathway on the rear side of the building, roof replacement and potential additions for storm windows and a green roof…