Art & Museums After a sunning at the beach and night on the town, plan your next day around learning. You can explore our past, from Native American history, early settlers, and maritime history to the religious colony with a baseball team, a famous horticulturist, runaway slaves, lighthouse keepers and local artists. Learn about the history of the bicycle, old shipwrecks, see the most complete mastodon skeleton in Michigan or get some hands-on experience at a kids' museum. Hard copy information online order form

Andrews Museum of Natural History Andrews University, Price Hall Berrien Springs, MI   49104 269.471.3243 In 1960 the Andrews University Biology Department established the Museum of Natural History around the nucleus of a few specimens used for teaching. It has since developed into a display used by students and visited by hundreds of people annually. The most complete skeleton of a woolly mammoth to be found in Michigan is displayed in the museum, which is located on the lower level of Price Hall. Several donations have contributed collections of over 30,000 marine shells, 1,600 birds and 1,400 mammals, as well as hundreds of butterflies and other insects. The museum also includes over 5,000 botanical specimens in the herbarium section and a collection of antique microscopes. Directions: I-94 Exit 28, M139/Old U.S. 31, southeast 8 miles to Berrien Springs. Andrews will be on the left.

Andrews University Architecture Resource Center Andrews University, Achitecture Building Berrien Springs, MI   49104 269.471.2417 Maintained by the highly ranked Andrews University Division of Architecture, the Andrews Architectural Resource Center (ARC) houses several important and valuable collections of architectural research materials. The ARC includes the Environmental Design and Research Association Collection, the most comprehensive in the discipline of environmental behavior as it relates to architecture and design. Directions: I-94 Exit 28, M139/Old U.S. 31, southeast 8 miles to Berrien Springs. Andrews will be on the left.

B.J. Goetz Art Studio 1101 Broad Street, Studio A St. Joseph, MI   49085 269.983.2680   Fax: 269.983.2682 Contact: B.J. Goetz Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 1-4pm; call for appointment GPS [42.1062° N, 86.4765° W] See B.J. Goetz working in her studio. The studio is in a 110-plus year old factory building with 28 other studio artists. Window peekers are welcome to see paintings in progress and finished, hanging as a gallery. Always working on commissions.   Originals & lithos/prints Oils, pastels, charcoal, ink, acrylics   Versatile subjects Animals & pets popular   Dunes Lake Michigan seascapes   Lighthouses MC/VISA   Contemporary/abstract style Realism style   Berrien County historical prints   Handicap accessible Directions: I-94 exit 23 or 27 north to Main Street. Main Street to Broad Street, turn right. The Box Factory will be on your left, parking lot is on the right. MapLink     WebLink

Box Factory for the Arts 1101 Broad Street St. Joseph, MI   49085 269.983.3688 Contact: Mike Murphy Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. and Sunday 1-4:00 p.m. GPS [42.1062° N, 86.4765° W] The Box Factory for the Arts owned by the Berrien Artists' Guild, has three galleries, a gift shop, a stage and seating for concerts and plays, 32 resident artists, and the Bear Claw Coffee Company. The artists include: Yvonne Blasy - painting, Tom Conrad - air brush, Katie Deitrich - painting and printmaking, Marilyn Fryer - painting, Tom Fuller - painting, B.J. Goetz - painting, Dwayne Gooch - stained and fused glass, Elaine Harju - painting, Susan Henshaw - painting, Rebecca Hungerford - pewter, Lorie Jerperson - painting, Cheri Lesauskis - jewelry, Tim MacDonald - painting, Margie Mitchell - painting, Mike Murphy - painting, Karen Najacht - ceramics, K.V. Rathnam - framing/photography, Midnite Remisoski - painting/drawing, Randy Robinson - music, Becky Rotter - ceramics, Meredith Schmidt - painting, Anna Russo-Sieber - ceramics, Susan Schirmer - painting, Barbara Simpson - writing, Marie Slonkosky - painting, Jan Sonneman - painting, Sherrie A. Styx - ceramics, Denise Tackett - writing, Tom Tackett - photography, Anne Vandermolen - writing/printmaking, Barbara Willey - painting, Bob Williams - painting. For a schedule of events and photos see link to boxfactoryforthearts.org Handicap accessible Admission: No admission fee. Directions: To find the Box Factory for the Arts: from Main Street in downtown St. Joseph take Broad Street east about five blocks. Look for a brick building on the left side. To get to Main Street from the north, M-63 will cross Blossomland Bridge, Broad Street is two blocks from the bridge. From the south, leave I-94 at the St. Joseph exit 23 to Red Arrow Highway, travel north on Red Arrow, which will lead to Main Street. MapLink     WebLink

Burnison Galleries P O Box 359 15460 Red Arrow Highway Lakeside, MI   49116 269.469.1141   Fax: 866.595.1373 Contact: Tom or Judi Burnison Hours: May 1-December 31 11am-6pm and by appointment GPS [41.8393° N, 86.6788° W] Tastefully furnished fine art gallery. Totally handicap accessible. Situated on one acre of land with parking for 80 cars. Wooded area for outside tented parties. Full working kitchen for caterers. Four thousand plus square feet of space. Wooden floors with oriental rugs.   New exhibits monthly Available for private parties & corporate meetings   Five different galleries available for banquets Reception, theatre, classroom or boardroom set-up Handicap accessible Directions: I-94 exit 6, Union Pier. Go west to yellow flashing light at Red Arrow Highway. Turn north 1/2 mile to Burnison Galleries. MapLink     WebLink

Curious Kids' Museum 415 Lake Boulevard St Joseph, MI   49085 269.983.2543   Fax: 269.983.3317 Hours: Michigan Time: Summer Mon-Sat, 10-5 and Sun 12-5 Sept-June Wed-Sat 10-5 and Sunday 12-5 GPS [42.1091° N, 86.4835° W] Touch, see, hear, smell and taste the wonders of the world. The Curious Kids' Museum is a hands-on children's museum dedicated to stimulating the curiosity of children from 1-102 with educational exhibits and programs which challenge the senses and offer unique learning opportunities. More than just a series of exhibits- explore science and areas of special interest at workshops and family programs scheduled throughout the year. Reader's Choice Award- The Herald Palladium "Best Museum" and "Best Place to Take Kids" in Southwestern Michigan" 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. Outreach Program: Our Outreach program goes "on the road" to schools and community events. Topics include Dinomania, Mysteries of Magnets, Mineral Kingdon, Totally Tropical Rainforest, Simple Machines-More Power, and the StarLab. The StarLab is our portable Planetarium sponsored by The Fredrick S. Upton Foundation. A great place for learning about Space, Weather, Mission to Mars, Math Around the World Programs, African Skies and many more. These are but a few of the Traveling Hands-On Discovery Exhibits and programs follow Michigan Benchmarks while touching on culture, history and art in an open-ended manner. Outreach reaches 10,000 children annually. For detailed information, visit the Curious Kids' Museum Web Page Handicap accessible Admission: $4.00 per person age one & up Directions: From Chicago, Exit 23 (I-94), follow Lakeshore Dr north to downtown St Joseph, turn left on Broad St, go 2 blocks and turn left on Lake Blvd. From Detroit or Kalamazoo, Exit 27 (I-94), follow Niles Rd north to downtown St Joseph, turn left on Broad St., go 2 blocks, and turn left on Lake Blvd. From Grand Rapids, Exit 7 (I-196), follow M-63 south to downtown St Joseph, turn right on Broad St, go 2 blocks then turn left on Lake Blvd. From South Bend, Follow US-31 north to M-63 to downtown St Joseph, turn left on Broad St., go 2 blocks, and turn left on Lake Blvd. MapLink     WebLink

Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum Museum location: 903 Bailey Avenue South Haven, MI   49090 Hours: Open Tuesday and Friday 2-4:30 p.m. or by appointment. GPS [42.3913° N, 86.2641° W] One of the earliest houses in the South Haven area, this National Historic Site is the birthplace of the Horticulturalist Dr. Liberty Hyde Bailey. Throughout his life Dr. Bailey worked to make scientific knowledge available to the average gardener. His extensive research, collection and writings on horticulture specific to the small property owner are still a great resource to professional and hobbyist alike. In addition to common items used by the Bailey family, the museum contains a collection of items common to farmsteads in the late 19th and early 20th century, such as tools, furnishings, and children's toys. Sorry, we're not handicap accessible. MapLink

Fort St Joseph Museum 508 E Main St Niles, MI   49120 269.683.4702   Fax: 269.684.3930 Contact: Carol Bainbridge Hours: Open Wed-Sat 10am-4pm GPS [41.8297° N, 86.2537° W] The Fort Saint Joseph Museum has a wide variety of collections, including artifacts from Fort St Joseph, pictographs drawn by Lacota/Sioux Chief Sitting Bull and Victorian decorative arts. The museum's exhibits tell the story of early Niles and the contributions its businesses and citizens have made to the world. First floor handicap accessible. Directions: Take I-94 to Business 31 south. Business 31 south goes into Niles. Or take I-80-90 (Tollroad) to 31/33 north (a South Bend, IN exit). 31/33 north goes directly into Niles. The museum is at the corner of 5th and Main behind City Hall. MapLink     WebLink

Horn Archaeological Museum Andrews University, Institute of Archaeology Berrien Springs, MI   49104 269.471.3273 Founded more than 60 years ago, the world-renowned Horn Archaeological Museum includes the significant findings of the Andrews University archaeological teams from over 30 years of archaeological digs in the Holy Land, as well as a large collection of acquired pieces - nearly 9,000 artifacts in total. Directions: I-94 Exit 28, M139/Old U.S. 31, southeast 8 miles to Berrien Springs. Andrews will be on the left. WebLink

Howard Performing Arts Center Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI   49104 269.471.3560   888.467.6442 The Howard Performing Arts Center is an elite acoustical facility designed for the performance of classical music, and southwest Michigan's home for an exceptional concert experience. The Howard has hosted several world-class performers from the international classical circuit since its opening, such as Sophie Milman, Bobby McFerrin and the Vienna Choir Boys, as well as an annual Christian Artist Series bringing artists from Sandi Patti and Point of Grace to Fernando Ortega, Avalon and Rachel Lampa. The Howard Center was made possible by a dream John and Dede Howard, originally of St. Joseph, Michigan, had for southwest Michigan. The acoustics in the Howard Center are superior to most centers with acousticians being the same group that worked with Carnegie Hall. You might be surprised to hear that even from the back row of the balcony, you can hear a pin drop in the middle of the stage. WAUS classical radio station has also made its home here in the Howard Center. Most importantly, the performing arts center provides an invaluable resource for students and the community. The spacious, well-lit foyer is available for wedding receptions, award ceremonies and other special occasions. Don't miss you chance to experience the ambiance of a Howard Center event. Directions: I-94 Exit 28, M139/Old U.S. 31, southeast 8 miles to Berrien Springs. Andrews will be on the left. WebLink

Krasl Art Center 707 Lake Boulevard St Joseph, MI   49085 269.983.0271 Hours: Open Monday through Thursday, and Saturday 10-4; Friday 10-1, and Sunday 1-4. Friday summer hours 10-4. GPS [42.1066° N, 86.4854° W] The Krasl Art Center, in downtown St. Joseph, is a visual arts center that is accredited by the American Association of Museums in Washington, D.C. For a donated fee, see artwork of national and international renown in three galleries. Exhibitions change approximately every two months. Lectures, art classes, tours and workshops are offered to the public of all ages; many at no cost. Free brochures for self-guided tours of nearby sculptures are available. Browse the Krasl Gift Shop for unique gift ideas, jewelry and more. The Krasl Art Center hosts the nationally recognized Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, which is held the weekend after the 4th of July along St. Joseph's beautiful Lake Bluff Park on Lake Boulevard. Artwork in a wide variety of art media is sold by over 200 artists who come from all over the country. Other fun events hosted by the Center include the HollyMarket held during the fall and Tablescapes held in February. Directions: From Chicago I-94: Take I-94 East to exit 27 turn left. Go North into St.Joseph and through 7 stop lights. One street beyond the 7th stop light is Pearl St., turn left onto Pearl St., go 2 blocks. Krasl will be on the left. From Kalamazoo I-94: Take I-94 West to exit 33 (Business 94/Benton Harbor.) The street becomes Main Street. Go through town, over the bridge and around a right curve, this now becomes Port Street. Go 2 blocks beyond the stop light and around a left curve, this now becomes Lake Boulevard. Go to the flashing yellow light, Krasl will be on the left. MapLink     WebLink

Mary's City of David Museum & Tours Mailing address: PO Box 187 Benton Harbor, MI   49022 269.925.1601   Fax: 269.925.2707 Museum address: 1158 E Britain Ave Benton Harbor, MI   49022 269.925.1601   Fax: 269.925.2154 Contact: Ron Taylor Hours: Open Saturday and Sunday, 1-5pm GPS [42.1086° N, 86.4298° W] The museum and tours at Mary's City of David is located on the Historic Properties of the reorganization of the Israelite House of David 1930, and is today America's third oldest christian communal society. The museum holds the most complete record of the 208 year history (picture/document/artifact). The guided walking tours take you through sites on the 300 acres that tell this unique story which include the famous eastman springs developed in the 1880's. The gift shop next door to the museum has a wide variety of gifts and collectibles only to be found at the colony. A vegetarian lunch may be catered by reservation for clubs or group tours. Handicap accessible Admission: Museum $1.00, guided tours $4.00 Directions: Take exit 28 off I-94. Proceed North on M-139 about 2 miles. Turn right onto Britain Ave (blinker light). Go east 3-1/2 blocks to Eastman Ave. Turn right onto Eastman. Museum parking is one block on the left. MapLink     WebLink

Michigan Flywheelers Museum Mailing address: 64958 M-43 Bangor, MI   49013 269.639.2010   Fax: 269.427.2478 Contact: Pat Ingalls Museum Address: 68th St South Haven, MI   49090 269.639.2010   Fax: 269.764.3111 Contact: Pat Ingalls GPS [42.3322° N, 86.1767° W] Dedicated to the preservation of antique gas and steam machinery, the museum hosts one of the largest antique engine and tractor shows in the state every September. Working exhibits like threshing, blacksmithing and a sawmill are just part of this 4-day show. Also featured are auctions, outdoor flea market, parades, tractor pulls and many other family-oriented events. Directions: Museum is located 2.3 miles east of South Haven on 68th street. Take Phoenix Rd (CR 388) - exit 20 (I-196) east to 68th street. Turn south (right) at Fidleland Funpark on to 68th. Driveway is located on east side (left) about 1/2 mile. MapLink     WebLink

Michigan Maritime Museum 260 Dyckman Avenue South Haven, MI   49090 269.637.8078   800.747.3810   Fax: 269.637.1595 Hours: Open year-round: Memorial Day-Labor Day 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday, Noon-5pm Sunday. Labor Day-Memorial Day: Regular hours, but closed Tuesdays Museum Address: Dyckman Avenue at the bridge South Haven, MI   49090 269.637.8078 GPS [42.4065° N, 86.2725° W] Exhibits at the Michigan Maritime Museum explain the history of the people who built and used boats on Michigan's Great Lakes and waterways. The Museum features a historic replica tall ship, a self-guided HarborWalk, a research library and a variety of exhibits. Waterfront events, a park with picnic tables, and a 600-foot boardwalk on the turning basin of the Black River make the Maritime Museum a popular picnic stop. Admission: Nominal admission charge Directions: I-94 to exit 34 (I-196), follow to exit 20 (Phoenix Road), west to second light, turn right on Broadway, follow across bridge. We are located at the river bridge. MapLink     WebLink

Morton House Museum 501 Territorial Road Benton Harbor, MI   49022 269.925.7011   Fax: 269.925.7011 Contact: Debra Trapikas, Executive Director Hours: Sunday 1-5pm; Mon-Wed 10am-4pm. GPS [42.1189° N, 86.4463° W] This beautiful Greek Revival house, with touches of Queen Anne influences was built in 1849 and four generations of the Eleazar Morton family lived here. Henry Morton was one of the three co-founders of Benton Harbor. This is the longest standing home in Benton Harbor and is on the Michigan Historic Homes Registry.   Docent led guided tours Gift Shop   Special exhibits Christmas Holiday House   Pioneer Day   Sorry, we're not handicap accessible. Directions: From I-94 take Business I-94 through downtown St. Joseph. Make a right on Ship Street (Post Office on corner) and follow around the bend going north into Benton Harbor. Follow Main Street. At the intersection of Paw Paw Avenue and Main Street, go through the light and immediately get in the left turn lane. Turn left on N. Hull Avenue (Morton House sign on corner) and go one-block. The house sits on the northeast corner of Hull and Territorial. MapLink     WebLink

North Berrien Historical Society Museum Museum: 300 Coloma Ave Coloma, MI   49038 269.468.3330 Contact: Alexander Gates, Director Hours: May 1-Oct 31, Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm Nov 1-Apr 30, Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm GPS [42.1806° N, 86.3125° W] Mailing address: P.O. Box 207 Coloma, MI   49038 The museum Features the rich history of Bainbridge, Coloma, Hagar and Watervliet townships. Also showcased are artifacts and memorabilia from the cities of Coloma and Watervliet. The Paw Paw Lake exhibits are expecially interesting because the lake created swinging resorts in the 30s and 40s. Many famous musicians like Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey included the resorts on their tour circuits. Topographical, geological, local Indian history and area school histories are ongoing exhibits. Some of the changing exhibits include the Watervliet Paper Mill and military uniforms of the 20th century. The Print Shop building will display antique printing equipment from the Tri-City Record. Coming soon is the opening of the Carter House Museum on the North Berrien Historical Society grounds. The museum, Agricultural building and Print Shop are open for guided or self-guided tours through the summer months. School groups are welcome to visit by appointment during the school year. Please call for an appointment to tour or to book a a traveling trunk show. We have two trunk shows available to schools. They are an Indian exhibit and an Early Settler's exhibit. We have outdoor picnic accommodations. Our Gift Shop carries books by local authors telling the history of the area, including Paw Paw Lake. We also stock antique linens, souvenirs and other gift items. Handicap accessible Admission: No cost to tour museum buildings, but donations are welcome. Directions: From I-94 Exit 39, go north on Friday Rd approx 1/2 mile. Turn left on Red Arrow Hwy/ W St Joseph St and go west .4 miles. Museum is located on NW corner of Coloma Ave and Red Arrow Hwy. MapLink

St Joseph Historic Walking Tours St Joseph Today Visitors Center 120 State Street St Joseph, MI   49085 269.985.1111 GPS [42.1095° N, 86.4820° W] This self-guided tour leads visitors along the bluff overlooking historic St. Joseph, incorporated in 1834. Beginning at the corner of State and Port Streets, the tour takes you past several monuments, pointing out interesting historical facts, from the landing of Robert de LaSalle in 1679 to the well-known poems of local-born poet Ben King. The tour includes a bandshell with free Sunday concerts in the summer, the beautiful century-old "Maids of the Mist" fountain, and an eight-ton Revolutionary War cannon and cannon balls. Park benches, swings, brick roads, "Coney Island" lights and flowers planted along wide walkways add to the charm of this tour overlooking Lake Michigan. Contact us for a free copy of the tour script. Portions are handicap accessible, please call for details MapLink     WebLink

The Heritage Museum and Cultural Center 601 Main Street St Joseph, MI   49085 269.983.1191   Fax: 269.983.1274 Contact: Kenneth Pott Hours: Tues-Fri 9-4 GPS [42.1065° N, 86.4825° W] Rental for events, call 269.983.7227 The Priscilla U. Byrns Heritage Center provides a beautiful setting for a variety of functions, including weddings, seminars, and concerts. Fort Miami Heritage Society owns and is located within the Center, which provides an ideal setting for interpreting the history of the St. Joseph-Benton Harbor area. In addition to exhibits, the Society also presents various programs and lectures, as well as preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Fort Miami region and the twin cities area through their library, archival and artifact collections. Next two-year exhibition is "The Benton Harbor Fruit Market and Southwest Michigan's Fruit Belt" opens November 15, 2005 at 10am to the general public. The exhibit tells the compelling story of the fruit industry, (past, present and future) in southwest Michigan and how it has affected the cultural, social and economic history of the region. Executive Director Kenneth R. Pott comments, "It is important to undertake this project because of the particular role fruit growing had in shaping the history of southwest Michigan and Benton Harbor, as well as the significance of agriculture in Michigan today. Michigan State University scientists tell us that the stretch of Berrien County that we live in embodies 'the most productive fruit growing climate in the world.' Although Michigan has been ranked among the nation's foremost growers of fruit since the mid-nineteenth century, no comprehensive publication, museum exhibition or educational programming has ever been produced on the subject." In celebration of this rich legacy, the exhibit will explore a range of topics including fruit growing conditions, the Benton Harbor Fruit Market, shipping and processing, allied industries, growers, labor and culture and commemoration. The exhibit highlights collections of historical artifacts, photographs and documents, most of which were loaned by local farming families and related businesses. Complementary exhibits are available in other halls of the Heritage Center. Handicap accessible Directions: From I-94 take Exit 30. Go west on Napier, towards the lake (not towards the college). Napier comes to a "T" at Niles Avenue-turn right. After the light where Main Street and Niles merge, proceed 5 more blocks to Market- the center is on the corner of Market and Main- parking is in the rear. MapLink     WebLink

The History Center at Courthouse Square Mailing Address: PO Box 261 Berrien Springs, MI   49103 Museum located at: 313 N Cass St Berrien Springs, MI   49103 269.471.1202 Hours: Tues-Fri 9am-4pm and Sat-Sun 1-5pm. Closed Monday and major holidays. GPS [41.9486° N, 86.3409° W] The Berrien County Historical Associations 1839 Courthouse Complex interpets Berrien County history, through it's facility that consists of the restored 1839 courthouse, 1870 sheriff's residence and Jail Plaza, 1830 Murdock Log House and Blacksmith Shop. Visit the permanment exhibits on Berrien County history and the restored courtroom in the 1839 courthouse. Changing exhibits in the sheriffs residence and experience life via the log house and blacksmith shop. Handicap accessible Admission: $2.50 for adults and $1.00 for children Directions: From I-94 exit 28 south, continue 7 miles to Berrien Springs. The 1839 courthouse complex is on your right. From Indiana, take U.S. 31 north to exit 14. Go south on old US-31 2 miles. The courthouse is on your right. MapLink     WebLink

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