Tours Daily - Open Rain or Shine!

Cave of the Mounds. Rediscovered Daily.
Light in the cave. December 1st through 31st. Every Day. Every Tour. All Month. Cave of the Mounds
Caroling in the Cave has been postponed until 2024. There is a photo of one of the signing groups faded in the background with a green covering. The photo is decorated with green ribbon and pine.
Explore. Tour the Jewel Box of America's Show Caves
Blacklight Tours
Story of Discovery. Found in 1939.
Lantern Tours. Using flashlights and lanterns to explore the cave like the first explorers.
Learn More. Plan a trip to Wisconsin's Oldest Classroom
Adventure: Experience Wisconsin both Above & Below ground.
Make Memories. Share Fun and Family Time Where Kids Rock
Gift Shop
Marvel. Experience an underground wonder
Break Your Own Geode. Discover what's inside.
Quarry's Edge Gem Mine
Gardens. Take a walk through our gardens
Join our team. Now Hiring
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Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Hours

Open Year ‘Round from 9 AM to 5 PM

First entry at 10 AM – Last entry at 4 PM

Fall/ Winter Weekday tours are hourly

Fall/ Winter Weekend tours depart frequently

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

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Cave FAQs

Getting Here

2975 Cave of the Mounds Road

Blue Mounds, WI 53517-0148

Directions
Map of Grounds
Play Video about Woman mid-sentence talking over bridge
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.

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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