Tours Daily - Open Rain or Shine!
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!
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
Weekdays – Tours leave hourly starting at 10 am
Weekends – Tours leave frequently starting at 9:30 am
Last Cave entry time is 4 pm daily
Cave Admission
Regular Admission (Ages 13+)…$18.95
Child Admission (Ages 4-12)…$10.95
Tot Admission (Ages 3 and under)…Free
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
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!
Contact Us
Phone: 608-437-3038
Email:
info@caveofthemounds.com – general information and inquiries
groups@caveofthemounds.com – group reservations and education department
Hours
Weekdays: 9 am to 5 pm
Tours leave hourly 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