Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

05/11/2026

🧀 Crack the code, test inventive contraptions, and step into the imaginative world of Wallace & Gromit™!

Opening May 16 at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, Wallace & Gromit™: Get Cracking! invites children and families to explore hands-on STEAM learning through playful challenges, puzzles, and interactive experiences inspired by the beloved animated duo. 🐶⚙️

On view through September 20 in Gallery 3.

Read the Press Release: https://www.minnetrista.net/press-releases/wallace-and-gromit-get-cracking.

The exhibition at Minnetrista is presented in partnership with - eKeeper Systems - and supported by Meridian Health Services.

WALLACE & GROMIT characters and logos are trademarks of Aardman Animations Ltd. © 2020. All rights reserved. Exhibition created by Minnesota Children’s Museum.

05/11/2026

🌸🌿 It’s Go Public Gardens Days at Minnetrista.

Today, we’re celebrating the beauty and inspiration found throughout our gardens—and we want to hear from you. Share a photo of your favorite flower on our campus and tell us what draws you to it. Is it the color, shape, texture, or something else entirely?

From blooming pathways to peaceful garden moments, there’s inspiration around every corner. 🌼✨

📸 Be sure to tag us and use and while you explore.

See what's in store this week: https://www.minnetrista.net/events/go-public-gardens-days-2026.

05/10/2026

🎨 Just over a month away—the Muncie Artists Guild Annual Show returns to Minnetrista.

Opening June 20, this juried exhibition showcases a wide range of work from regional artists, featuring everything from painting to mixed media. It’s a celebration of creativity across East Central Indiana and a chance to experience the depth of local talent.

📅 June 20–August 9, 2026
📍 Indiana Room, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
🎟 Free and open to the public during regular hours

Please note: The Indiana Room may be occasionally closed for private events.

Make plans to stop by this summer and support local artists: https://www.minnetrista.net/events/muncie-artists-guild-annual-show.

05/09/2026

Rain or shine, Garden Fair 2026 was a blooming success! 🌷☀️

From flowers and handmade goods to Bob Ross painting demonstrations, fused glass workshops, screen-printed tote bags, and plenty of furry friends, the weekend was full of creativity and community at Minnetrista.

Did you attend Garden Fair 2026? Fill out this quick survey that takes less than two minutes to complete. Your feedback helps us continue creating meaningful experiences for our community.

📝 Survey: https://8h7ssmp81z8.typeform.com/to/CWRczBHD.

📸 Read the recap blog:
https://www.minnetrista.net/blog/2026-garden-fair.

A special thank-you to VASEY Commercial Solutions for supporting this year’s event and helping make Garden Fair 2026 possible.

05/09/2026

🛍️✨ Take a walk down memory lane at Minnetrista.

The Ball Stores exhibition brings the history of this iconic shopping destination to life through a rich collection of objects, artifacts, and personal stories. From the recognizable brown plaid to the shared memories of generations, this exhibition captures the magic of a place that meant so much to so many.

With a planned refresh for the winter holiday season, it’s an experience worth revisiting—again and again.

📍 Heritage Collection Gallery, Center Building

Presented by Defur Voran and supported by eKeeper Systems.

05/08/2026

🥕 The Farmers Market at Minnetrista is back for the outdoor season!

Join us every Saturday from May through October from 9 a.m.–noon to shop fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, handmade items, local meats, honey, artisan goods, and more from vendors across East Central Indiana. 🌻

This season also introduces our new Veggie Voucher program for kids, select on-site blood drives with Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, and even more opportunities to connect with your community.

Learn more about what’s new this market season at Minnetrista: https://www.minnetrista.net/press-releases/2026-outdoor-farmers-market.

05/08/2026

🌸🌿 Spend your Friday and Saturday surrounded by plants, local vendors, live music, and community at Minnetrista.

This weekend, explore everything Garden Fair has to offer—including plants, landscaping tools, crafts, live music, food trucks, kid-friendly activities, floral painting demonstrations inspired by the Bob Ross technique, and fused glass workshops in the Cantina.

🌿🥕 The Farmers Market at Minnetrista will also continue during Garden Fair, bringing an extended outdoor market experience filled with seasonal produce, artisan baked goods, plants, farm-fresh eggs, meats, handcrafted items, and more.

There will be plenty to explore across campus all day long. ✨

✨ Garden Fair
May 8; 4–8 p.m. & May 9; 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

📍 Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
🎟 Free community event

❤️ Versiti Blood Center of Indiana will be hosting a blood drive during the Farmers Market on May 9 & 16. Your donation could help save lives.

SNAP benefits are accepted at participating vendors—stop by the welcome tent for details.

We hope to see you there! 🌞

05/08/2026

✨🧚 Minnetrista is seeking performers for this summer’s Faeries, Sprites, & Lights experience.

Join us for auditions on May 18 or May 19 and help bring an enchanting evening of storytelling, imagination, and immersive theatre to life in Oakhurst Gardens.

We are casting eight paid roles, including improvisational and scripted performances. No monologue or résumé is required—just bring yourself, water, and a willingness to play, create, and connect with guests.

✨ Auditions: May 18 or May 19; 5–8 p.m.
📍 Education Center
🎭 Ages 18+

Performance dates are July 30–August 1, with rehearsals beginning in late June or early July.

See more: https://www.minnetrista.net/events/faerie-sprites-lights-casting.

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

🍵🎨 Spend an afternoon exploring art, history, and conversation.

Join us for Tea & Talk with Dr. Lara Kuykendall, Director of the Ball State School of Art, as she shares insights on the life and legacy of Indiana artist Constance Coleman Richardson. Drawing from "The Unforgettables" by Charles C. Eldredge, this engaging program highlights overlooked artists and the importance of rediscovering their contributions.

Guests will enjoy tea and light refreshments in a welcoming setting designed for learning and discussion.

✨ May 13; 3–4:30 p.m.
📍 Indiana Room, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
🎟 $28 | Member discounts apply | Ages 13+

This program is made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Join us for an afternoon of thoughtful conversation and fresh perspective.

05/06/2026

We’re proud to see our CEO, Brian Statz, representing us earlier today at Community Helper Day!

Thank you to Anderson Preparatory Academy for the warm welcome and the opportunity to connect with students and staff. We always value chances like this to engage with our community and support the next generation.