168 past events with the minnetrista tag

Opens September 21

Oakhurst Galleries

Step into the captivating narrative of the Ball family and their legacy in this original exhibition exploring Muncie’s most famous family. Through lively storytelling, family photographs, and cherished historic objects, the exhibition will trace the Ball family’s path from Buffalo, NY through their remarkable impact on the East Central Indiana region that continues to this day.

Tuesdays & Thursdays | September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 26; 8–11 a.m. 

Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

Tuesdays & Thursdays | September 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, & 26; 8–11 a.m. 

Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will have the opportunity to serve while expanding their knowledge alongside our professional staff. 

October 12, 2024 – January 26, 2025

Center Building, Gallery 1

Just as the cold weather goes hand-in-hand with crockpots, canning jars frequently become countertop staples in times of uncertainty. Pulling from Minnetrista’s collection, this original exhibition will explore the history of crisis canning in America. The exhibition will explore how wars, pandemics, and economic struggles have transformed canning from an ordinary mode of cooking into a form of emergency planning. Through this exhibition, we will come to know the everyday heroes who fought for their families through the act of food preservation and how the world has shaped and reshaped their motivations over time.

Join Minnetrista and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Dream Team for activities, history, and culture at the Kick-Off to Black History Month Celebration at Minnetrista!

Breaking the boundaries of what is deemed traditional Indigenous art, Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass examines how Native artists reinterpret cultural narratives and designs. The two-pronged exhibition focuses on how Native artists have melded ancestral ways with new methods and materials, while also examining the historical narrative of how glass art came to Indian Country from a historical perspective. Visitors will be wowed by over 100 glass art objects created by contemporary Native American and Indigenous Pacific-Rim artists.

Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass was originated by The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe, New Mexico. The traveling exhibit was curated by Dr. Letitia Chambers and is toured by International Arts & Artists.

Included in General Admission and open during regular operating hours:

Wednesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday Noon–5 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday Closed

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Minnetrista Heritage Collection on a guided tour with Archivist Susan Smith and Collections Manager Mindy Price. Learn more about what we collect and see artifacts not currently on public display. Dive into the rich history and fascinating stories behind these treasures.

Pre-registration is required. Please visit our website to register for this tour.

Important Notes: 
This tour has a maximum capacity of 10. 
To book a tour for a large group or organization, please contact us directly. 
No food, beverages, or large bags are permitted in Collections storage areas.
There are stairs in our collections storage areas - please let us know if you need any accommodations.

Celebrate the upcoming growing season with a morning of seed exchanges and sustainable gardening tips, all while connecting with fellow nature enthusiasts. Enjoy free seed packets, hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities, and expert guidance—no seeds required to participate, though they are welcome! Bring your seeds to swap, or simply come to learn and connect. Let’s grow a greener future together!

In partnership with Red-tail Land Conservancy, and other community organizations.

Breaking the boundaries of what is deemed traditional Indigenous art, Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass examines how Native artists reinterpret cultural narratives and designs. The two-pronged exhibition focuses on how Native artists have melded ancestral ways with new methods and materials, while also examining the historical narrative of how glass art came to Indian Country from a historical perspective. Visitors will be wowed by over 100 glass art objects created by contemporary Native American and Indigenous Pacific-Rim artists.

Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass was originated by The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, Santa Fe, New Mexico. The traveling exhibit was curated by Dr. Letitia Chambers and is toured by International Arts & Artists.

Included in General Admission and open during regular operating hours:

Wednesday–Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday Noon–5 p.m.
Monday & Tuesday Closed

June 1–7
Location: Gardens and Nature Area
Free Community Event

Get ready for an outdoor adventure, creativity, and discovery during Nature Play Days! Challenge yourself on our nature-themed obstacle course, featuring logs, straw bales, and other natural materials, perfect for little adventurers!

Participate in Horticulture Helpers, our volunteer opportunity for youth and families and care for the gardens, learn about plants, and make a positive impact on Minnetrista’s natural spaces (June 3 & 5; 1 p.m.).

Visit Horticulture’s booth at the Farmers Market (June 7; 9 a.m.) and let your creativity bloom with a fun nature-themed craft activity for all ages! Visit our website's events calendar to stay updated on all activities for Nature Play Days.

June 1–7
Location: Gardens and Nature Area
Free Community Event

Get ready for an outdoor adventure, creativity, and discovery during Nature Play Days! Challenge yourself on our nature-themed obstacle course, featuring logs, straw bales, and other natural materials, perfect for little adventurers!

Participate in Horticulture Helpers, our volunteer opportunity for youth and families and care for the gardens, learn about plants, and make a positive impact on Minnetrista’s natural spaces (June 3 & 5; 1 p.m.).

Visit Horticulture’s booth at the Farmers Market (June 7; 9 a.m.) and let your creativity bloom with a fun nature-themed craft activity for all ages! Visit our website's events calendar to stay updated on all activities for Nature Play Days.

June 1–7
Location: Gardens and Nature Area
Free Community Event

Get ready for an outdoor adventure, creativity, and discovery during Nature Play Days! Challenge yourself on our nature-themed obstacle course, featuring logs, straw bales, and other natural materials, perfect for little adventurers!

Participate in Horticulture Helpers, our volunteer opportunity for youth and families and care for the gardens, learn about plants, and make a positive impact on Minnetrista’s natural spaces (June 3 & 5; 1 p.m.).

Visit Horticulture’s booth at the Farmers Market (June 7; 9 a.m.) and let your creativity bloom with a fun nature-themed craft activity for all ages! Visit our website's events calendar to stay updated on all activities for Nature Play Days.

June 1–7
Location: Gardens and Nature Area
Free Community Event

Get ready for an outdoor adventure, creativity, and discovery during Nature Play Days! Challenge yourself on our nature-themed obstacle course, featuring logs, straw bales, and other natural materials, perfect for little adventurers!

Participate in Horticulture Helpers, our volunteer opportunity for youth and families and care for the gardens, learn about plants, and make a positive impact on Minnetrista’s natural spaces (June 3 & 5; 1 p.m.).

Visit Horticulture’s booth at the Farmers Market (June 7; 9 a.m.) and let your creativity bloom with a fun nature-themed craft activity for all ages! Visit our website's events calendar to stay updated on all activities for Nature Play Days.

June 1–7
Location: Gardens and Nature Area
Free Community Event

Get ready for an outdoor adventure, creativity, and discovery during Nature Play Days! Challenge yourself on our nature-themed obstacle course, featuring logs, straw bales, and other natural materials, perfect for little adventurers!

Participate in Horticulture Helpers, our volunteer opportunity for youth and families and care for the gardens, learn about plants, and make a positive impact on Minnetrista’s natural spaces (June 3 & 5; 1 p.m.).

Visit Horticulture’s booth at the Farmers Market (June 7; 9 a.m.) and let your creativity bloom with a fun nature-themed craft activity for all ages! Visit our website's events calendar to stay updated on all activities for Nature Play Days.

June 16–22; 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Gardens
Free Community Event

Celebrate Pollinator Week by embarking on a garden adventure at Minnetrista! We’re inviting the community to explore our beautiful garden spaces and learn about the important relationship between plants and pollinators.

Each day, a horticulturist will be stationed in a different garden—Bird & Butterfly Garden, East Lawn Rain Garden, Orchard Garden, or Four Seasons Garden—to share fascinating facts about the pollinators that call the area home and how they support our ecosystems. Find the gardener, learn something new, and receive a free seed packet as a reward for your discovery! 

June 16–22; 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Gardens
Free Community Event

Celebrate Pollinator Week by embarking on a garden adventure at Minnetrista! We’re inviting the community to explore our beautiful garden spaces and learn about the important relationship between plants and pollinators.

Each day, a horticulturist will be stationed in a different garden—Bird & Butterfly Garden, East Lawn Rain Garden, Orchard Garden, or Four Seasons Garden—to share fascinating facts about the pollinators that call the area home and how they support our ecosystems. Find the gardener, learn something new, and receive a free seed packet as a reward for your discovery! 

June 16–22; 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Gardens
Free Community Event

Celebrate Pollinator Week by embarking on a garden adventure at Minnetrista! We’re inviting the community to explore our beautiful garden spaces and learn about the important relationship between plants and pollinators.

Each day, a horticulturist will be stationed in a different garden—Bird & Butterfly Garden, East Lawn Rain Garden, Orchard Garden, or Four Seasons Garden—to share fascinating facts about the pollinators that call the area home and how they support our ecosystems. Find the gardener, learn something new, and receive a free seed packet as a reward for your discovery! 

June 16–22; 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Gardens
Free Community Event

Celebrate Pollinator Week by embarking on a garden adventure at Minnetrista! We’re inviting the community to explore our beautiful garden spaces and learn about the important relationship between plants and pollinators.

Each day, a horticulturist will be stationed in a different garden—Bird & Butterfly Garden, East Lawn Rain Garden, Orchard Garden, or Four Seasons Garden—to share fascinating facts about the pollinators that call the area home and how they support our ecosystems. Find the gardener, learn something new, and receive a free seed packet as a reward for your discovery! 

June 16–22; 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Location: Gardens
Free Community Event

Celebrate Pollinator Week by embarking on a garden adventure at Minnetrista! We’re inviting the community to explore our beautiful garden spaces and learn about the important relationship between plants and pollinators.

Each day, a horticulturist will be stationed in a different garden—Bird & Butterfly Garden, East Lawn Rain Garden, Orchard Garden, or Four Seasons Garden—to share fascinating facts about the pollinators that call the area home and how they support our ecosystems. Find the gardener, learn something new, and receive a free seed packet as a reward for your discovery!