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3TR · NILES, MI

Niles History Center — Fort St. Joseph Museum & Chapin Mansion

Visit Fort St. Joseph Museum for local history and add a scheduled Chapin Mansion tour when available.

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Website checked Nov 5, 2026 · JERRY TYLER MEML

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Best days: Museum Wednesday–Friday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; 2026 mansion tours Friday/Saturday at 1 p.m. through December.

Call the FBO 269-845-4054 Official website ↗

Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Off-airport. Arrange a vehicle and return ride from Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport; advertised courtesy-car availability is not guaranteed.

Aircraft parking

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Call the FBO or airport for transient parking, fees and where to shut down.

Getting to the entrance

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The pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.

Ground transportation

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A courtesy car, shuttle or rideshare is not confirmed. Arrange a ride and a backup.

Reservations & arrival times

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Museum admission is listed free; mansion tours have a separate schedule and admission. Confirm the intended tour before departure.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05

Facilities

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Restrooms, showers and other visitor facilities have not been independently confirmed.

Airport & FBO contacts

FBO
City of Niles FBO · 269-683-4700 ext. 3050Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-05City owns and operates airport and explicitly identifies City of Niles as FBO. Airport operations contact Zach Holt, 269-683-4700 ext. 3050; hangar/tiedown arrangements available. Legacy Astro Star references do not establish a current separate FBO.
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