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Welcome to Minnetrista!Minnetrista is a museum and cultural center that serves the people of East Central Indiana. Minnetrista offers exhibits and programs for children, families, adults, scouts, teachers and students that focus on nature, history, gardens, and art.

Minnetrista's 40-acre campus includes beautiful gardens, a modern museum facility, an historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the White River Greenway.
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Minnetirsta Strategic Framework Position StatementMinnetrista is a gathering place where people come together to experience nature, history, gardens, and art. Minnetrista is committed to being a leader in making our community a great place to live.
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Officers, Minnetrista Board of TrusteesMinnetrista is a non-profit, charitable organization governed by a board of community leaders from seven counties across East Central Indiana.
Terri Matchett, Chair; Marshall Roch, Vice Chair; Nancy Smith, Vice Chair; Terry Walker, Vice Chair; Helen Townsend, Secretary
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Minnetrista by the Numbers
  • $3.2 million dollar annual operating budget
  • 40-acre campus, 8 major buildings 
  • 65 employees 
  • 457 volunteers 
  • 1,050 households with memberships 
  • Serves the seven counties of East Central Indiana with a population of 434,881
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Our HistoryMinnetrista has a rich history. Read more about our origins and why we're here today!
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DocumentaryWatch a high definition documentary about the nearly year long creation of Catalyst at Minnetrista.  

 

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Wild MusicThis hands-on exhibit explores sound and music in nature and in life and will be featured at Minnetrista through September 7. 
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The Story of Starr GannettRecording History: The Grand Pianos and Diverse Sounds of Starr Gennett will be at Minnetrista May 31 – August 31.
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