What did the house look like? Is there a website for the museum? I LOVE unique old houses!
Growing up, my house was also my mom's antique shop. All of our furniture had price tags, and yup, we all had to work when we were home. I learned "people skills" early on.
Later she moved it out to the barn. Dad installed a buzzer that buzzed into the house when someone was there.
There were always folks roaming around our property b/c mom had fantastic interactive gardens all over the yard.
I don't mind folks popping in from time to time, I do get a bit embarrassed when the place isn't in perfect shape though...
I have gotten to be friends with my church lady, she comes by about once a month. (I'm not very religious, and she doesn't mind, I like that.) She also loves all the farm animals hanging around.