Machinery Row Walking Tour

media release: During the booming 19th century, the east side of Madison was the center of the agricultural implement manufacturing industry in Wisconsin. Railroads converged here and the area became “Machinery Row.” Learn about this history and see factories, commercial buildings, a railroad station, hotels, and a candy company to boot! 

*We will be testing a new headset system on this tour. Each guest will have their own listening device.

Thursday evening tours are at 6:00 p.m. and Saturday morning tours are at 10:00 a.m. Reservations: Reservations are required for all guests.

Cost: $15.00 for adults, $5.00 for students, and FREE for Madison Trust members and children under 5. Learn about membership.

*Purchasing tickets online is required. Under each tour description, you will see a ticket button. Click and you will be taken to the tour page where you can purchase tickets. You can use a credit card or debit card to purchase tickets with an additional transaction fee.

MTHP Members: You will also need to click the ticket button. You will choose the Member Ticket option. Please note, you will need to enter your Member ID. If you do not know your Member ID, please contact us at info@madisonpreservation.org.