Madison, Wisconsin – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today that the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center, which includes the Explorium, will reopen to the public after being closed in March due to boiler failure.
Considered a bird paradise, the Horicon Marsh facility is reopening just in time for the peak spring migration season.
““There are few places in Wisconsin that rival Horicon Marsh in the spring,” said DNR Wildlife Educator Liz Hertzman. “The abundance of waterfowl, dazzling warblers and important wetland habitat make this land an incredible destination at this time of year.”
This 33,000-acre property includes Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Refuge and Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. The Education and Visitor Center is designed to help visitors learn about the wildlife, ecology, and history of this unique environment. It's also a great place for parents and educators to teach children about nature.
Located in the Education and Visitor Center, the Explorium is an immersive, fully interactive exhibit that explores the history of Horicon Marsh from the Ice Age to the present day. There is a small admission fee to visit the Explorium. At the Explorium, you can walk among glaciers, smell woolly mammoths, and drive an airboat simulator in the wetlands.
For Explorium hours and more information, visit the Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center webpage.
For a list of upcoming events at Horicon Marsh, visit the DNR's event calendar.
