Magic at Minnetrista: The Total Solar Eclipse History Day

When Saturday, April 6, 2024
1pm to 5pm
Where Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N. Minnetrista Pkwy. IN 47303
What General Events community development, family events, games, history, minnetrista

April 6; 1–5 p.m. 
Free community event 
Various locations across campus

Explore our solar system and learn about planets with family-friendly activities. Muncie Children’s Museum will help future astronauts prepare for the eclipse by making solar viewing crowns, offering space-themed sensory bins, and more. Local author and illustrator Laurie Lunsford will read her book The Solar Eclipse is Coming. Solar System Ambassador Sarah Vise will share her expertise with curious learners, and visitors can also attend a performance of the world premiere of A Golden Curve of Light, an eclipse-themed one-act play written by award-winning playwright, Jennifer Blackmer.