University of Wisconsin - Madison
We will start our day with a stop at the Sheboygan Area Visitor Center to stretch our legs and refresh. Located inside the Visitor Center is the Science on a Sphere (SOS) exhibit, a suspended spherical screen projecting online data sets transforming it into a giant animated planet.
After a short ride, we will visit the John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC). The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is known for promoting the understanding and appreciation of the work of self-taught and contemporary artists through exhibitions and commissioned works of art. Founded in 1967, JMKAC has preserved, studied, and exhibited artist-built environments, earning a worldwide reputation. The Arts Center’s downtown Sheboygan facility includes eight galleries, two performance spaces, a café, a museum shop, and a drop-in art-making studio.
Then we are off to visit the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts (WMQFA) and lunch. The Museum, located just east of historic downtown Cedarburg, is dedicated to educating the public about the artistic, cultural, historic and social importance of quilts and fiber arts. The museum’s roots extend back to 1988. Since then, the museum has documented over 8,000 quilts. In addition to quilt documentation, the WMQFA collects and displays important historical fiber arts.
After completing our visits, we are headed home. As always, the trip will include a surprise stop during the day!
The UWRA and the Verona Senior Center continue to partner on travel opportunities. Seating is limited, so register today! Registrations must be received no later than noon on Friday, December 20, 2024.
Schedule (Return times are approximate)
Return Verona Senior Center
Departure Locations
Verona Senior Center, 108 Paoli Street, Verona
