Monroe County Local History Room & Museum

News at MCLHR

History Room Closed Jan. 10-17 for Maintenance
The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum will be closed to the public from January 10 through January 17, 2022 for seasonal maintenance (painting) and cleaning...
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1960S CHRISTMAS DISPLAY AT HISTORY ROOM IN SPARTA
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – of the 1960s – at the Monroe County Local History Room and Museum in Sparta...
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Postcards of the Past Jigsaw Puzzle

Visitor Information

Monroe County Local History Room
Museum & Library
200 West Main St.
Sparta, WI 54656
608-269-8680

Hours:
The Monroe County Local History Room & Museum and its Research Library is open the following days:

Monday: closed
Tuesday: 9-4
Wednesday: 9-4
Thursday: 9-4
Friday: 9-4
Saturday: 9-4
Sunday: closed

Admission: Free

Tour information click here

Directions:
From the West: take I-90 to Sparta/Melvina exit #25. Turn left onto Hwy. 27. Head north on Hwy 27 until you reach the intersection with Hwy 16/Wisconsin St. Turn right onto Hwy 16/Wisconsin St. Proceed on Hwy 16/Wisconsin St. until you reach Court St. Turn left onto Court St. Stay on Court St. for five blocks, bringing you to the intersection of Court St. and Main St. The Monroe County Local History Room is located at 200 West Main St.

From the East: take I-90 to Sparta exit #28. Turn right onto Hwy. 16. Proceed on Hwy 16/Wisconsin St. until you reach Court St., approximately 2.5 miles from exit #28. Turn right onto Court St. Stay on Court St. for five blocks, bringing you to the intersection of Court St. and Main St. The Monroe County Local History Room is located at 200 West Main St.

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