Inaugurated in 1982 in the historic City Hall building, located on East Main Street in Monroe, the Monroe Historical Society & Museum is a popular tourist attraction and local history museum. Featuring a wide range of local historical artifacts that highlight and pay tribute to the rich heritage of the region, this museum witnesses thousands of tourists every year. This history museum also preserves a huge repertoire of important documents, books and other literary works within its premises that are restricted from public viewing. The Monroe Historical Museum's much acclaimed self-guided walking tour is also a favorite among tourists.
Center on Contemporary Art, as the name suggests, is a non-profit contemporary gallery that attracts art lovers from far and wide. The objective of this gallery is to understand, endorse and encourage new talent and is a great place to get a first-hand look at the local art community. Talented emerging, as well as established artists, breathe life into this gallery.