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Monroe County Local History Room and Museum, Sparta, WI

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Monroe County Local History Room and Museum

A county history museum and research library in Sparta, Wisconsin, with hands-on exhibits about local life and the past.

200 W. Main St., Sparta, WI 54656 · Sparta, WI

About Monroe County Local History Room and Museum

The Monroe County Local History Room and Museum aims to link visitors with the region's past. Its exhibits cover Monroe County history, with core displays and rotating shows that depict how residents lived and worked. Highlights include an interactive, award-winning exhibit with many hands-on pieces, a 3-D photo viewer of 1950s scenes, and a small model railroad layout depicting the county. The site also houses a research library and offers a searchable collection of historical records and photos.

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