Events on May 23, 2026
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I Am: A Vision of Our Future
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, Indiana 47303
April 11–June 7, 2026
Center Building, Indiana Room
Created in partnership with Muncie Juneteenth, this powerful exhibition turns the spotlight to our community’s youth. I Am invites children to imagine themselves in the futures they dream of—scientists, artists, leaders, caregivers, and more—and captures those visions in striking portraits.
Each portrait is a declaration of identity and aspiration—because when children see themselves reflected in the world around them, it affirms that they belong. I Am is both a celebration of dreams and a call to action: the future of our community is already here—and it’s bold, brilliant, and full of promise.https://www.minnetrista.net/events/i-am-a-vision-of-our-future
- Reptiles Around the World 10:30am to 4pm @ Muncie Children's Museum 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
Cost: Included with museum admission and free for MCM Members Get ready for a wild adventure at the Muncie Children’s Museum with Reptiles Around the World—an exciting, hands-on experience presented by Scalez & Tailz!
Join us on Saturday, May 23, for an interactive educational program where children and families will discover fascinating reptiles from around the globe. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and unique adaptations through this fun and engaging presentation—perfect for animal lovers of all ages.
Educational Programs: 10:30 AM & 3:00 PM
Reptile Meet & Greet: 1:30 – 2:30 PMAll activities are included with museum admission (including Access for All) and are free for members.
"One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure" 3:30pm Planetarium Show
3:30pm to 4:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 3:30 p.m.
Take an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, find shapes in the sky and find the North Star in this cross-cultural adventure with Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend Hu Hu Zhu from China.
Perfect for families and groups with pre-K through 1st grade learners; all ages are welcome.
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door.
"SEEING: A Look Inside the Eye" 5pm Planetarium Show
5pm to 6pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Recommended for ages 12 and up 
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.
Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; donations accepted at door..
"Quasars & Black Holes: Kurzgesagt on the Dome" 6:30pm Planetarium Show
6:30pm to 7:30pm @
Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Ball State University
2111 West Riverside Avenue
Ages: Recommended for ages 12 and up 
Fridays, May 22 and June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.
Saturdays, May 23 and June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries.
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Please Note: Programs start promptly at the advertised time. Doors close 5 minutes after showtime and no late entry is permitted after that time. Free; cash donations accepted at door. - Reptiles Around the World 10:30am to 4pm @ Muncie Children's Museum 515 S. High St., Muncie, IN 47305
