The National Historic Cheesemaking Center and Green County Welcome Center IS OPEN!

The National Historic Cheesemaking Center and Green County Welcome Center in Monroe, WI is NOW OPEN on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. We Welcome your visit!

Ready To Plan A Visit?

Explore the areas compelling cheese and dairy history and how our local community has evolved into a top destination.

Here are some helpful links to get started:

  • Center Hours & Tours
    Currently open Thursday – Sunday from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM | May 1st – October 31st
  • 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.
  • Directions & Maps
    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.
    – 45 miles south of Madison, WI
    – 48 miles north of Rockford, IL
    – 60 miles from Dubuque, IA
    – 95 miles from Chicago, IL
    – 125 miles from Milwaukee, WI
  • THINGS-TO-DO
    Are you looking for Things To Do in the Green County Communities? Buy Cheese / Eat / Drink / Sleep / Outdoors