Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Historic Adventist Village in Battle Creek
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Location on the map
Battle Creek, Calhoun County, Michigan, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Restaurant
No
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Phone: +1 269-965-3000
Site: http://www.adventistheritage.org/
Site: http://www.adventistheritage.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:10AM–4PM
- Tuesday:10AM–4PM
- Wednesday:10AM–4PM
- Thursday:10AM–4PM
- Friday:10AM–4PM
- Saturday:2–4PM
- Sunday:10AM–4PM
Comments (166)
You have to book tickets to go now. Still free. Wonderful tour guides!
Great place to learn about the history of the Seventh Day Adventist Church
This was a very interesting place to visit. The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and the tour included a lot of information about black Seventh-day Adventist pioneers. A place you definitely must see, and the best part is - its free!
The the 7 day adventist religion was founded in Battle Creek and these are a few of the homes that are still standing and what they call the historic 7 day Adventist museum my brother actually stays across the street from here I never see people there but he says every once in a while he sees them mulling around . why they left it in this neighborhood is beyond me because it surrounded by a high crime neighborhood Ive never seen anyone coming to visit it as a museum but I guess its a museum.
The History is very importan
Deeply touching...historical..well kept..spiritual!
Its a great place to go and learn about the champions of the Seventh Day Adventist church.
The Kellogg museum here is interesting and fun. The employee who informed us that we couldnt look around the village because we didnt have a reservation was very rude. Like so rude we laughed about being chastised by her for hours after. All told, a good but kind of creepy time.
Love this place!! Learning more about Seventh Day Adventist history is always great the people there are wonderful!!
It’s a nice collection of historical buildings. It’d have to be part of a larger tour experience to justify coming here from afar though.
Very informative and interesting Adventist and Kellogg history from this small town.
Everythings well kept and the staff is very friendly and funny.
Great details on the early Adventist life and progress. We enjoyed the village and each detailed building. The tour guide was very knowledgeable.
It was wonderful to know and see our history
Liked it a lot. Learned a ton, it was weird, fun, interactive and the staff was amazing. I did not do the tour but I would go back.
It was nice to see how people lived back in the days.
I saw Ellen G. White House and churches too. What a great place
Awesome place to learn about the Adventist church
Oh, how beautiful, you are maintaining the history of the SDA Early church, the sights, and the buildings were all inspiring. I really enjoyed this experience. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history of Ellen White.. singing in the old church..you could feel the presence of the Holy Spirit . Will visit again.
Great museum about Dr. Kellogg and really incredible historical buildings to go in. I am not a member of their church and I still really enjoyed and recommend visiting to anyone who enjoys history or learning about religion. I grew up in Battle Creek and it was a lot of fun learning about the town I grew up in. Everyone that we met were very friendly and we also had a private tour of the buildings and the museum, not sure if that is typical. The tour also wasnt preachy about their faith, I never felt uncomfortable or that I was being preached to. They have a very reasonably priced gift shop filled with books, videos and a few coffee mugs, shirts, etc.
Although we are not Seventh-Day Adventists, me and the fam really enjoyed learning about the Whites and how they founded the Seventh-Day Adventist religion. Tours embark at 10a.m., 12:30p.m., and 3p.m., so make sure you preregister a day in advance and show up a few minutes early. Sabbath tours on Saturdays are at 2p.m. and generally last an hour and a half to 2 hours. On the tour, your guide (who is fully clothed in 19th Century apparel) will lead you through 10 buildings important to the Seventh-Day Adventists and tell stories of famous pioneers of the religion. So if you love learning about different religions, old villages, or even just history, the Adventist Village is more than worth attending. And the best part - its FREE!
Stayed in the guest accommodation whilst visiting this Adventist Village, and doing renovations on it. The rooms werent in the best condition, and were infested with bugs and insects of all kinds, which wasnt great to sleep in. The actual historical part of the village is quite interesting, and you are educated a lot about the history of the Adventist church. Another downside is that the village is located in a risky neighbourhood, so we were constantly fearing for our safety. An average experience at best.
What a wonderful place to learn more about the history of our SDA church. Both visits we have had wonderful and fun tour guides who tell great stories throughout the tour. Thank you to all who contribute financially or through work to make this village possible for all of us.
This is a great place to learn the inspiring stories of people with great vision. From a handful of believers, this group numbers now over 20 million members worldwide. The tour begins at the museum celebrating the achievements of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg.
The village is a beautiful place. When the tour guide gives you a tour, their brilliant descriptions get your imagination running, and you feel like you are actually watching the events happen!The tours also make the Adventist message more personal. Every tour guide has made the stories into their own, giving you a different experience each time which means the stories never gets old.God is truly present at the Historic Adventist Village.
Our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. The exhibits were interesting and informative. I certainly would recommend anyone that is interested in Adventist history work this village into their plans.
Must come! Specially if youre an adventist. Lots of history in each building.
Very interesting. I learned a lot of history today that I never knew. Our tour guide was amazing.
Always an awesome time volunteering and giving tours . definitely a must if in battle creek
3 hour tour. We very much enjoyed the history. And it was free. Wish I knew about making plans for the federal building which used to be the sanitarium. U need to let them know two weeks in advance for that.
We went on the tour just for something to do one bored afternoon. Its a 2 part tour and while I am not an adventist, I did find it interesting. The part about Mr Kellogg was pretty interesting, was not aware he was an inventor of things other than cereal. Our tour guide, Eric, was very informative and also had a pleasant sense of humor.
Loved learning about the history of it all
I was there in 2009 and had an awesome time, staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, the place is very well kept and preserved despite its age. It’s hard to highlight just one place, the entire village is inspiring, filled with history and important moments that shaped entire generations perhaps the whole world.Can’t wait to go back.
This is a great place to see how a small group of people can accomplish great things. From a handful of believers, the church is now the fastest growing denomination in the world and has the second educational system worldwide with a great hospital and clinic network presence in many countries.
Creepy old place, didn’t go inside.
Fantastic and amazing story of the Adventist pioneers who started young but never doubted the truth of the Gospel. Here we are today because of their faith and bravery.
A fantastic experience to see and learn about so much Seventh-day Adventist heritage. The museums, buildings, and grounds are well kept. The tour guides are knowledgeable and interesting.
Our tour guide was awesome! He knew his history and had a great sense of humor. And it only takes a donation to get in.
Very interesting, with numerous historical buildings and a fascinating museum. Free, even a guided tour. Tour guide spoke a bit too rapidly to understand all that was said, but great information.
Pretty interesting area. Fun to walk around.
Great experience!
This was an amazing place to visit. Very kind and dedicated staff, very impressive historical artefacts and information. Great tour of the different historical homes with knowledgeable tour guide. Highly recommended!
Interesting bit of history in Battle Creek. The machines Dr. Kellogg developed for digestive health I find most interesting. If youre in the area its well worth checking out.
If you are interested in the 7th day adventist history go to Battle Creek and see this place. You will be transferred in the late 19th century and people there will give many great info.
This is a wonderful place to see a piece of history. My family and I experienced and touched some historical items from late 19th century. Staff is very friendly and accommodating.
It was a great privilege to see and know how God directed the Adventist pioneers in proclaiming his message to the people. I loved this place.
Great historic site with lots of fun space and history to explore.Cool geocaching available also if you do that.Staff are always friendly.
Staff is awesome, always happy and read to give a really nice tour. The historic sites are well preserved, and Kellogg museum is also worth to visit
Truly international love and harmony
Beautiful place to visit and reinforcing your faith. Be back soon upon opening.
Don is an awesome tour guide. This will become a annual trip for me.
Amazing Facts, tour, beautiful step back in time of the Adventist church History
This place is an amazing place to learn about history even if youre not an Adventist. Public schools take field trips here all the time.
Great tour by a nice young man. We saw lots of historical structures and objects. Ellen Whites home is most prominent.
It was a great place that taught me more about Ellen G. White than I ever knew this place is great
Fantastic tour, very interesting historically and a wonderful refresher of church history.
The tour was amazing. It was pretty awesome to actually go into the places the pioneers lived or visited
Have been to the village. It is an experience that has the power to change any life. A lot to learn and I look forward to every single visit.
Is so nice to hear and see memories of Ellen G White s work and faithfully she was connected to God
Wonderfull experience on our history
Not super historic but it is still being maintained and used today. The neighborhood is not very nice.
A great place to enjoy the history of Battle Creek and some of the people who lived in and made Battle Creek what it is today.
Visited there in 2014. It was a great experience and very inspiring. Want to visit there again.
Walk through the past.... As you walk through the area youll be seeing buildings that are over 100 years old and keep to the lifestyles of the times
I really enjoyed spending the Sabbath there this was the first time I visited, I will be going back again.
I would recommend anyone interested in Adventist history should by all means visit this wonderful place.
Learned a lot when visited here, not once though. Love how people volunteer here for the work of God.
Awesome place for you to listen to our history as Seventh Day Adventist
Very interesting. I really enjoyed learning about our church history.
Great tour guide! I was blessed
Beautiful and interesting site. Guides are knowledgeable and stories rather inspiring.
Very interesting history. Its off the beaten path. Worth a visit.
I loved the entire experience and I learned a ton about my faith!
I always wanted to be there and for me being a seven days Adventist member this place means a lot to me
Who knew Battle Creek was so interesting. Learned so much. Must go back.
There is great history here. Wish I could have spent more time here.
Richard explained so cool and professionally, that I couldnt stop listening...👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Amazing experience. All the historic value for Adventist.
Great experience
Very friendly and educational we were just passing by
It was great to see some Adventist History.
Friendly staff and very knowledgeable about history of this young girl stepping up when God calls
Do you enjoy history; you will love Adventist Village.
This is torque Village has all kinds of History from the 1930s
Very informative and interesting place. Really enjoyed it.
The place where we can learn on the full Adventist heritage and history
Great place to learn about Adventist pioneers and history
Wonderful tour and great history! :)
The most exciting place Ive ever been !
A great place to visit for a historical experience
Wishing they were open dam COVID
Awesome historical place with much meaning!
Great place to learn Adventist history.
Good place to visit battle creek history.
Glad to be able to understand the history of advent movemeny
Very interesting history
The John Harvey Kellogg Discovery Center was fantastic!
Chris McKenzie
An historical journey of the Seventhday Adventists viewed from memoirs
It tells you the history of our Adventist culture
Very inspiring and educational
Had a great experience
Awesome place
Many interesting history there
Full of History and knowledge, lots of Spirit
It is a lovely historical place
Great Place to take the family.
Great Adventist Church historical experience
Love coming here.Thanks
Fascinating step back in time.
I love the Historic sites
The history of the Seventh-Day Adventist
I just love this place.
Did not go in just drove by
Very interesting place
This place should visited by everyone.
Interesting but warm
Cute place to visit
Great!
Great!
Love it
Remembering our story!
Very educational
Great
Museum
Good
Awesome
It was great to know the history of my church
It was exciting. This place is historic. brings a lot of knowledge
Beautiful place that reminds us of how the Seventh-day Adventist church started. Come visit it.
Excellent historic place for the brothers of the Adventist Church
One of the highlights of Historic Adventist Village in Battle Creek, Michigan, requires a visit to the Museum of John Harvey Kellogg, a physician from the last quarter of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century who performed thousands of surgeries without losing a patient. A fan of natural treatment, he built the sanatorium that is now part of the US National Agriculture Department. Kellogg is the inventor of the academy. The first one was installed on the Titanic, as can be seen in the image below.For those unaware, the name of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church refers to two of the 28 biblical doctrines on which it is based: the belief in the imminent return of Jesus Christ to rescue Calvary; and the sabbatical rest, symbol of the recognition of a GOD Creator of the Universe.
Excellent place, being there gives you the satisfaction of seeing a part of our history as a Church, but physically.
It is a very interesting and beautiful place, I recommend it.
Second meeting place
Interesting history of Dr Kelloggs and the beginnings of the Adventist church. Very nice guides and the tour is free ☺
It is a fascinating place where you encounter history and closely experience the events that gave rise to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
It was exciting, one of the best places I have ever visited.
Amazing place where our history was born as a church
Why did the Adventist movement emerge from our first pioneers ..
Excelente
Very good experience
Excellent place full of Adventist history
Excellent historic site of the Adventist Church
A place to rediscover the pioneers of the Adventist Church.
Peaceful place
For the Adventist history of the missionaries of the Lord Jesus Christ
Where the story becomes real
Exciting....
Well maintained and good service.
Excellent historical place.
The best experience Ive had in a lifetime
A reunion with the origins. Excellent
Cozy and historic
Highly recommend the visit!
I loved
Total reviews rating 4.8
166 Reviews for Historic Adventist Village 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-14Really nice, however it was close when I went so I just walked around and show the building/House but still really nice. You can scan qr code and read stories about the House etc.
Review №2
2021-07-23Such important history occurred here, it is very worth your time stopping by and checking it out. Tour guides are phenomenal. So glad they continue to preserve and educate for the present generations to appreciate the importance of our past
Review №3
2022-06-17A must for anyone who wants to know better and be moved by the history of the pioneers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church!
Review №4
2022-05-30So much learned here ! Must visit and it’s free!! It will amaze you what he invented!!
Review №5
2020-08-13Very friendly staff and very knowledgeable about the people who lived in the area back in the 1800s. Place is open to the public to visit freely and tours are also free, they take donations to help maintain the place to preserve the last bit of history in this city.You do not need to be part of the seventh day adventist church or be religious to visit, but you will need good shoes for the walking around the compound.
Review №6
2022-06-08Awesome place. Museum of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A historical site that shows how the Church developed. Highly recommend to visit.
Review №7
2019-07-31The rich Adventist history that is stored here must be experienced first hand by every Seventh-day Adventist! And the director! He was a perfect mixture of wit and wisdom! I had a fantastic experience!
Review №8
2019-08-12It was really interesting and informative. It is amazing what the early pioneers went through! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Review №9
2018-04-17This is a historical landmark village thats a must visit for all. There is a lot that happened here which has had a great impact in the advancement of the Gospel, education, healthcare, medicine, food and many other areas. God has truly worked in this place and used those pioneers to spread the gospel and develop technology that was ahead of their time. God bless all the employees of the Historic Adventist Village for their continued efforts in the upkeep of this treasured village.
Review №10
2018-07-10Really interesting little museum dedicated to the Kellogg sanitarium (of Wellville fame. Not only do they have items from the times, but you can try them out. An example is the foot vibrator. Mmmmmmmm!Our guide was a volunteer intern from PR. She didnt always use the right terms which was misleading at times, and fed us her slightly modern attitude (judgement) about some activities/practices she discussed. Some of the informational signs were not accurate either (using modifiers of most, often).But! It was reallllly interesting! Do glad we went!!