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Call for Entries: Imagine in Glass Exhibition at Minnetrista Transforms Children's Art into Glass Masterpieces
Imagine in Glass celebrates our region’s rich glass history by empowering children as creative directors. School-age children from Muncie and surrounding counties are invited to unleash their creativity on paper.

Capture Your Story with a Free Portrait at Minnetrista!
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites you to a special community event where you can have a free portrait taken by renowned photographer Tom Styrkowicz. Join us as we weave together our community’s story, one portrait at a time!

Experience Minnetrista Evening Hours!
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens invites you to our End-of-Summer Celebration Evening Hours where you can enjoy a vibrant evening filled with music, refreshing drinks, and a variety of engaging, exhibition-themed activities.

James Edwards Earns Prestigious Gerry Donnelly Future Leader Award
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is proud to announce that James Edwards, Associate Director of Horticulture, has been awarded the esteemed Gerry Donnelly Future Leader Award.

Experience the Magic of Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista!
Join us for Faeries, Sprites, & Lights where families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and much more throughout our enchanted Oakhurst Gardens from July 25 through 27 from 5–9 p.m., with a special sensory-friendly event on July 27 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at Minnetrista
Gather your loved ones, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and celebrate Independence Day at Minnetrista.

Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest Opens at Minnetrista
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is thrilled to present Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest, an immersive and enlightening exhibition that delves into one of the world's most crucial ecosystems, running from June 29 to September 22, 2024

Hoosier Shakespeare Festival Presents "Romeo & Juliet" and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" Free on the East Lawn at Minnetrista
Join us for two captivating evenings of Shakespearean theater, where the timeless works of "Romeo & Juliet" and "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" will be brought to life on June 22 & 23 at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens.
Hoosier Art Salon: A Century of Artistry from the Heritage Collection
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is thrilled to announce a landmark exhibition, Hoosier Art Salon: A Century of Artistry from the Heritage Collection, running from June 15 to September 8, 2024.

Minnetrista Celebrates Seniors with Free Admission Day on June 12th and August 14th!
Calling all art lovers, history buffs, and jazz aficionados aged 60 and over! Minnetrista is excited to host two exclusive Senior Day events on Wednesday, June 12th and Wednesday August 14th!

Minnetrista Opens Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens is thrilled to announce the opening of its newest exhibition, Young at Art: A Selection of Caldecott Book Illustrations in Oakhurst Gallery from May 18 to August 18, 2024.

Experience Avian Wonders with Bird Photographer of the Year
Join us for a visual tour of avian wonders as we bring the acclaimed global photography competition, Bird Photographer of the Year, to Minnetrista Museum & Gardens from May 11 to October 13, 2024.

Celebrate Horticulture, Music, and Community at Garden Fair
The countdown is on for this year’s much-anticipated Garden Fair, a vibrant festival of all things green and beautiful, on Friday, May 10th, from 4 to 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 11th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ball Stores Exhibition Unveils Iconic Muncie Legacy
The much-anticipated Ball Stores exhibition is set to open its doors on April 27, 2024, inviting visitors to embark on a journey through the cherished history of one of Muncie's most beloved institutions.

Celebrate Arbor Day with a Sapling Giveaway and Run for the Trees: Happy Little Walk/Run 5K
Join us for a day filled with nature, excitement, and adventure at the annual Muncie Arbor Day Celebration on April 27th from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Experience the Magic of the Total Solar Eclipse at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, in partnership with Muncie Children’s Museum (MCM), invites the community to embark on a three-day journey of celestial wonder with Magic at Minnetrista April 6–8.

Spring into Fun with Family Adventure Day at Minnetrista!
Get ready to explore 40 acres of fun and excitement at Minnetrista Museum and Garden's highly anticipated Family Adventure Day: Spring Celebration on March 27.

Seed Swap & Giveaway Event Cultivates Community and Sustainability
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and Red-tail Land Conservancy, is thrilled to announce the Seed Swap & Giveaway event, scheduled for March 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Experience Minnetrista's 34th Annual Juried Art Show
Get ready to dive into the vibrant tapestry of Indiana's artistic talent at the highly anticipated 34th Annual Juried Art Show at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, opening on March 2, 2024.

Discover Extreme Environments on Earth in Life on the Edge / Vida al límite
Experience "Life on the Edge” at Minnetrista from January 27 through April 14.