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The museum is free to the public
There is a donation box for those that would like to help.
Donations
can be made to "House of David
Preservation Society", PO Box 311,
Riverside, Michigan,49084, and a receipt
will be given at the time of receipt.
Funds can be earmarked for certain
restoration projects if desired. Also, if
donations of artifacts, photos, etc are
desired, a receipt of the item and its
approximate value will be given if
desired. The House of David Preservation
Society is a "Not-For-Profit"
Michigan Corporation, and all proceeds
will be used for preservation and
restoration purposes. If an individual is
willing to donate time and materials for
restoration work, please contact Chris
Siriano at the House of David Museum for
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Hours
Monday-Friday from
10:00 am - 5:00pm
Saturday from 10:00 am-4:00 pm.
2251 Riverside Road,
Benton Harbor, Michigan, 49022
Directions
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When travelling from the
south, east, or west, take I-94 to exit 34. Then go
north on I-196 to exit 4, which is the Riverside/Coloma
exit. Go west off of the exit ramp, then 2 blocks to
Fikes Road and turn south (left) on Fikes. Fikes Road
turns into Riverside Road. Go exactly 3 miles to 2251
Riverside Road, where you will see a long fieldstone
fence. Turn between the stone gates, and the museum will
be on your right as you drive in. When travelling from
the north, take I-196 south to Exit 4, then turn right
(west) onto Coloma Road, then 2 blocks to Fikes Road and
turn south (left). Fikes Road turns into Riverside Road.
Go exactly 3 miles to 2251 Riverside Road, where you
will see a long fieldstone fence. Turn between the stone
gates, and the museum will be on your right as you drive
in
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Call
1-269-849-0739 or
1-269-325-0039
Email Chris Siriano at houseofdavid9@aol.com
Also available for
group tours by appointment
Tours of Shiloh on Saturdays from
1pm-3pm
Meet at the Museum, not at Shiloh, and we will caravan
from the Museum
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Chris Siriano still operates
the museum, but now has grown to include a group of devoted
craftsmen that are donating their time to restoration
of several of the magnificent mansions and trains at the
House of David
Museum
Guidelines
• Photography is restricted in many areas of the museum complex. In the House of
David Museum, photography of any kind is prohibited in the exhibit areas. This is
done for security, copyright, and protection of artifacts. Photography is allowed in
the large study areas of the museum complex only. Exceptions are made for media and
during special events, yet, only with pre-approval and is restricted to certain
areas.
• The House of David Museum can be a self-guided tour experience. There are several
text panels to read, hundreds of photographs, and a soon-to-be film exhibits, laid
out on a time line of history of the House of David colony. We recommend that you
plan at least 1 hour to fully enjoy the exhibit, but you could very easily spend 2
hours reading all the material. Special low lighting in some areas is required for
protection of artifacts.
• Children must be accompanied at all times while inside the museum complex. There
are large areas of the museum complex where one can be separated from your group.
This is especially true of children. For the safety of the children, patrons, and
artifacts, adults must accompany children when visiting.
• The museum has a climate-controlled environment. The museum complex tries to
maintain a level of climate control that is both comfortable for visitors and safe
for the valuable artifacts. It is not uncommon, even during very warm summer months,
for the temperature to be considerably cool inside the museum in order to minimize
humidity. Please be prepared.
• The House of David Museum is housed in a handicapped accessible facility. All
exhibits are located on one floor, with appropriate space to accommodate wheelchairs
in exhibit areas and rest rooms. Assistive animals (guide dogs) are allowed in the
building.
• The House of David Museum provides a smoke-free environment. Smoking is prohibited
anywhere inside the museum complex.
• The House of David Museum can accommodate large group tours. School groups, family
reunions, church groups, office groups, scout troops, sports teams, and others are
all welcomed to the House of David Museum. If your group is more than 25 people,
regardless of age, you are strongly encouraged to make a reservation. With that,
your group will be given special introduction by museum staff and, if time permits,
guided tour services. Plan plenty of time for you tour and be sure to factor in
shopping time in the museum store, if you desire. Please call at least one-two weeks
in advanced. You will receive confirmation of your reservation in the mail, with
information to help you with your trip to the museum.
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