Tours Daily - Open Rain or Shine!

We are Closed Today - March 7, 2022- Due to Weather

To help protect our staff and guests, and to support our state and county department of public health departments, please be aware of the following when visiting COTM:

Due to Dane County Mandate, Masks are REQUIRED inside the buildings and inside the cave at all times with NO exceptions.  If you are unable to wear a mask due to health conditions, we have these alternative options for you.

[Current County Order Link Here] [Our Covid Policy Link Here]

Based on CDC Guidelines and the Madison & Dane County Public health. If you are Fully Vaccinated, Facial coverings are optional.

All unvaccinated guests are strongly recommended to wear a mask. Thank you for your understanding!

Cave of the Mounds. Rediscovered Daily
Story of Discovery. Found in 1939.
Discovery Days August 1 through 5 with tons of free activities
Blacklight Tours at 4 PM on select Sundays
Learn More. Plan a trip to Wisconsin's Oldest Classroom
Hollow-een Sugar Free Trick or Treating
Explore. Tour the Jewel Box of America's Show Caves
Adventure: Experience Wisconsin both Above & Below ground.
Marvel. Experiencee an underground wonder
Break Your Own Geode. Discover what's inside.
Make Memories. Share Fun and Family Time Where Kids Rock
Gift Shop
Quarry's Edge Gem Mine
Gardens. Take a walk through our gardens
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We highly recommend arriving early* or purchasing tickets online at least 24 hours in advance as tours are limited each day.

*Arrive before 2 pm for best availability of tickets 

We are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Hours

Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm

Self-Paced Guided Tours

Depart Frequently starting at 9:30 am

Last Cave entry time is 4 pm daily

Plan Your Visit
Signs Along Tour

Cave Admission Prices

Regular Admission (Ages 13+)…$21.99

Child Admission (Ages 4-12)…$12.99

Tot Admission (Ages 3 and under)…Free

Purchase Tickets Here
Cave FAQs

Getting Here

2975 Cave of the Mounds Road

Blue Mounds, WI 53517-0148

Directions
Map of Grounds
Rules for the protection of the cave. Do not touch the cave. Leave backpacks in vehicle. No strollers or framed carriers. Cave is 50 degrees, Dress appropriately. Photos are okay. No smoking or vaping in the cave. No food, drink or gum allowed. Bottled water is okay.
Rules for the protection of the cave. Do not touch the cave. Leave backpacks in vehicle. No strollers or framed carriers. Cave is 50 degrees, Dress appropriately. Photos are okay. No smoking or vaping in the cave. No food, drink or gum allowed. Bottled water is okay.

Available Daily​

  • Discover Treasure at the Gemstone Mine
  • Explore our Rock & Fossil Gift Shop
  • Crack open a Geode
  • Get certified as an Adventure Ranger
  • Walk along our Geologic Timeline
  • Hike the Interpretive Nature Trails
  • Observe the Rock & Perennial Garden
Photo of a girl pointing at the wonders along our nature trails. one of the many Fun Things to do while visiting places in Wisconsin

What's Happening!

  • Celebrate the Earth –  Available seasonally, you can enhance your visit with an educational theme of the month, and then as you tour the cave you will learn more about that theme, and get a natural souvenir to take home. Themes include Crystals, Rocks, Minerals, Fossils, Gems, Geodes, and more! Become a Keys to the Cave member and come every month so you learn about them all!
Blacklight Tours at 4 PM on select Sundays

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Contact Us

Phone: 608-437-3038

Email:

info@caveofthemounds.com – general information and inquiries

groups@caveofthemounds.com – group reservations and education department

Address

P.O. Box 148,

2975 Cave of the Mounds Road

Blue Mounds, WI 53517-0148

Directions

Hours

Weekdays: 9 am to 5 pm

Tours leave frequently starting at 10 am

Last tour entry at 4 pm

Weekends: 9 am to 5 pm

Tours leave frequently starting at 9:30 am

Last tour entry at 4 pm