Reviews of National Historic Cheesemaking Center (Museum)

Ron Hoagland

Went there a few week ago, t was really cool. Lots of good information on how they make cheese and it's history for the area. They actually have a working cheese factory from the early 1900s.

William Roelse

Very good for any history buff.

Jim Cox

Excellent place to learn about cheese making and local history. The 1916 cheese factory was very informative. Our tour guide Fritz still makes cheese.

Sam Laws

Kind of a hidden gem right here in Monroe! Always worth the visit!!

Wes Miller

Wonderful, knowledgeable guides

Azzami McMillan

Cheese

Yvette Linklater

Authentic in every way

Elizabeth Cox

So much I learned. People were so knowledgeable. Talked to a Cheese master as well. Well worth the visit

James Huffman

Great hosts,since I am one of them. Stop in and see us sometime especially on Saturday June 1 and see a real wheel of Swiss cheese being made. Looking forward to visiting with you.

Robert Brugger

I was there for the historic cheesemaking festival and it was really cool to see everything going on. Everyone was really friendly and I learned a lot. I met some of the dairy queens and had some delicious cheese from them. I wouldn't mind coming back again.

Lila Johnson

Cheese-Not just for Mice Who says mice should have all the fun when it comes to cheese? I’ll admit that I’m drawn to several flavors; Swiss, Provolone for example but never knew what went into the process of making it. So, I planned a trip to the National Historic Cheesemaking Center to gain better insight. After a film presentation, our pleasant tour guide, Karen, added interesting tidbits of historical information. It’s amazing to think at one time there were at least 200 cheese factories. That number has dwindled down to twelve. Learn how Wisconsin was the first state to grade cheese; Flavor, Color, Body and Texture and Finish and Appearance. I learned the difference between “curds” and “whey” no thanks to Little Miss Muffet. Who would have thought that high quality milk is primary in the cheese making process and the details that are put into place as the first step to producing great cheese? In Wisconsin alone there are 600 types of cheese and you'll learn how they are placed in categories. Overall: The center is open from May through October with a five-dollar admission fee. The director, Donna is a charming woman that I had the pleasure of meeting and gaining more insight from.

Mark Combs

Very good tour

susan sedgwick

Informative and interesting

Roy Karlen

Fritz was an awesome guide!

Sara Neave

Fascinating place, and fun, too! Absolutely worth a visit.

Randy Coddington

Very informative

Melanie Streu

The ladies here were very friendly, welcoming, and helpful!

Mike

$5 to get in to a small tour. Go only if you have an interest in cheese making history.

Pamela H

Great way to find out how cheese is made. Didn't know that so much cheese was made in Monroe.

Kathy Lowery

Very friendly...wonderful display of cheese making in the past...all questions were answered....they were very knowledgeable we enjoyed our visit very much.

Thomas McLean

Took my son to the playground here. It's great. Lots to do. Probably best park for children. Pool located close too.

Grace Story

Great guided tour.

Jason Eldridge

Did not know what to expect when we arrived but this little museum was very much worth the stop. I brought my 14, 12 and 10 year old and the tour guide made sure to give each of them a chance to interact with the exhibit. I think everyone learned something as it was a good window I to the origin of cheeseaking in Wisconsin. Whole thing took about 1 hour.

Steve Fantle

I was disappointed this place wasn't open when we stopped by on a Sunday but we enjoyed walking the grounds and peering in the windows.

Monique Zasi

Because it was interesting how they made cheese

Karen Tracy

Lots of cheese history items to see and good videos showing the cheese making process. Volunteers were very informative.

Carol Rufenacht

Nice place to get Wisconsin and bordering states information.

Nicole Josephs

Wonderful museum set up with lots of local cheesemaking news, history, and tools. Even as someone who grew up in the area, I learned lots of new information during my visit. The volunteers were beyond friendly and very nice. A wonderful little gem!