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Museum and Welcome Center located in Monroe, Wisconsin, a friendly historic community surrounded by the rolling hills of dairy farming and cheesemaking in the Heart of America’s Dairyland.
45 miles south of Madison, WI
National Historic Cheesemaking Center Museum and Green County Welcome Center
We are closer than you think!
At the southern “Gateway to Cheese Country,” we are conveniently located on Monroe’s south side at the intersection of Highway 69 South and 21st Street – only minutes from hotels, restaurants, shopping and other unique attractions.
The Green County Welcome Center provides visitors with local and regional tourism information. In the National Cheesemaking Center Museum discover the amazing history of cheesemaking from the old world to the new world and the rich heritage that still exist in todays dairy industry!
Hours & Tours
Immerse yourself in a time before the days of automation and experience a fun and informative tour tailored to your time frame. Explore the areas compelling cheese and dairy history and how our local community has evolved into a top destination.
Bus & Group Tours
Group tours are offered year round and to offer the best experience possible, we recommend that groups of ten or more schedule the tour in advance. Tours in the off season (November through April) must be scheduled in advance.
Things To Do
Smile, and say cheese! You’re in southwestern Wisconsin’s Green County – famous for Swiss heritage and ethnic cuisine, colorful festivals, and tasty local brews perfectly paired with award-winning cheese.
Things To Do
in the Green County Communities
