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Daily Tours

Information of Cave of the Mounds Daily Tours in Wisconsin

Seasonal Tour Times

Summer

Memorial Day through Labor Day

EVERY DAY

Traditional Guided Tours at 9:15 AM, 9:30 AM, and 4 PM

Self-Paced Guided Tours from 10 AM until 3 PM

Last entry at 4 PM

Fall

After Labor Day through October 31st

All Traditional Guided Tours, except Saturdays from 10 AM until 3 PM

Weekdays: Every 30 minutes starting at 9:30 AM

Weekends: Every 15 minutes starting at 9:30 AM

Last entry at 4 PM

Winter

November 1st through March 15th

All Traditional Guided Tours

Weekdays: 9:30 AM, 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, 4 PM

Weekends: Every 30 minutes starting at 9:30 AM

Last entry at 4 PM

Spring

March 15th until before Memorial Day

All Traditional Guided Tours

Weekdays: Every 30 minutes starting at 9:30 AM

Weekends: Every 15 minutes starting at 9:30 AM

Last entry at 4 PM

*Tour Times are subject to change*

Cave Admission Prices​

Regular Admission (Ages 13+) ….. $21.99

Child Admission (Ages 4 – 12) ….. $12.99

Tot Admission (Ages 3 and under) .. Free

Regular Admission (Ages 13+)

$21.99

Child Admission (Ages 4 – 12) 

$12.99

Tot Admission (Ages 3 and under) 

Free

Ticket times are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Ticket times are assigned on
a first-come, first-serve basis.

We highly recommend arriving early or purchasing tickets online at least 24 hours in advance as tours are limited each day.

Hours

Open Year ‘Round from 9 AM to 5 PM

First entry at 10 AM – Last entry at 4 PM

Spring Weekday tours are every 30 minutes

Spring Weekend tours depart frequently

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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.

What is a Self-Paced Guided Tour?

Take a guided self-paced stroll through this geologic wonder on weekends. Tours depart regularly. Your walk will guide you past a stunning array of colorful crystal formations on paved lighted walkways. As you explore, NEW signage will explain the science and history, and our staff are stationed in the cave to make sure that you enjoy your experience.

Visitors enjoy the Cave’s constant 50-degree temperature which makes the cave feel cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Daily Tours in Wisconsin are available.

Whether you’re a curious tourist or a budding cave enthusiast, Cave of the Mounds has something for everyone to discover.

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What is a
Self-Paced Guided Tour?

Take a guided self-paced stroll through this geologic wonder on weekends. Tours depart regularly. Your walk will guide you past a stunning array of colorful crystal formations on paved lighted walkways. As you explore, NEW signage will explain the science and history, and our staff are stationed in the cave to make sure that you enjoy your experience.

Visitors enjoy the Cave’s constant 50-degree temperature which makes the cave feel cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Daily Tours in Wisconsin are available.

Whether you’re a curious tourist or a budding cave enthusiast, Cave of the Mounds has something for everyone to discover.

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What is a Traditional Guided Tour?

Take a Traditional Guided stroll through this geologic wonder with a tour guide. Tours depart hourly during weekdays. Your walk will guide you past a stunning array of colorful crystal formations on paved lighted walkways. The tour guide will point out key features and answer questions as you have them. 

Visitors enjoy the Cave’s constant 50-degree temperature which makes the cave feel cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Daily Tours in Wisconsin are available.

Whether you’re a curious tourist or a budding cave enthusiast, Cave of the Mounds has something for everyone to discover.

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Photo of Onyx Ridge section of the cave with People that can bee seen on a Tours in Wisconsin while visiting places in Wisconsin
What is a
Traditional Guided Tour?

Take a Traditional Guided stroll through this geologic wonder with a tour guide. Tours depart hourly during weekdays. Your walk will guide you past a stunning array of colorful crystal formations on paved lighted walkways. The tour guide will point out key features and answer questions as you have them. 

Visitors enjoy the Cave’s constant 50-degree temperature which makes the cave feel cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Daily Tours in Wisconsin are available.

Whether you’re a curious tourist or a budding cave enthusiast, Cave of the Mounds has something for everyone to discover.

What is a Membership?

Help support the conservation of Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark by becoming a Keys to the Cave member. Membership is good for 1 year from the date of your first Cave visit. You can purchase membership for multiple members at once. All proceeds of memberships go towards protecting this geologic treasure. You can purchase your Annual Memberships in person the day of your visit.

Membership Benefits include: Keys to the Cave card, granting you unlimited Cave Tour admissions at Cave of the Mounds for 1 year

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What is a Membership?

Help support the conservation of Cave of the Mounds National Natural Landmark by becoming a Keys to the Cave member. Membership is good for 1 year from the date of your first Cave visit. You can purchase membership for multiple members at once. All proceeds of memberships go towards protecting this geologic treasure. You can purchase your Annual Memberships in person the day of your visit.

Membership Benefits include: Keys to the Cave card, granting you unlimited Cave Tour admissions at Cave of the Mounds for 1 year

Free subscription to our email newsletter

Other great email offers throughout the year!