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Collections Tour: Back to School
Cost: $10 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+ Show your school spirit on a nostalgic journey through the Minnetrista Museum Collection. Join the Collections…
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Free Community Event Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will…
History Bites: Herbert Smenner’s Architectural Legacy
Cost: $28 | Member Discounts Apply| Ages 21+ Join Cody Sprunger, Archivist for Architectural and Design Records at Ball State University, for an exploration of…
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Free Community Event Breathe in the fresh air and explore seasonal produce, artisan baked goods, plants, farm-fresh eggs, meats, handcrafted items, and more.…
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Free Community Event Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and…
Yoga is for EveryBody | Free Community Class
Free Community Event | Ages 13+ Yoga is for EveryBody is not just a class—it’s a celebration of unity and mindfulness. Led by Che’Reese Anderson, MBA, MSN/HC,…
No Fear Canning Series: Tomatillo Salsa
Cost: $25 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+ Capture the bright, tangy flavors of tomatillo salsa in this beginner-friendly canning workshop. You’ll learn the…
Betty's Cabin Activity: Sunday Crafternoon
Free Community Activity Get creative during Sunday Crafternoon! Drop in with your family for a fun, hands-on craft led by one of our experience guides. With…
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Free Community Event Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will…
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Free Community Event Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will…
Farmers Market at Minnetrista: Outdoor Market
Free Community Event Breathe in the fresh air and explore seasonal produce, artisan baked goods, plants, farm-fresh eggs, meats, handcrafted items, and more.…
Betty’s Cabin Activity: Storytime Saturday
Free Community Event Bring your little ones to Storytime Saturday! Join one of our experience guides for a cozy storytime perfect for children 5 and under and…
Indiana Wildlife Artists Annual Show
August 22–October 11, 2026Discover the beauty of Indiana’s natural world through the eyes of talented wildlife artists. This juried exhibition highlights the…
Betty's Cabin Activity: Sunday Crafternoon
Free Community Activity Get creative during Sunday Crafternoon! Drop in with your family for a fun, hands-on craft led by one of our experience guides. With…
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Free Community Event Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will…
Horticulture Volunteer Day
Free Community Event Join the Minnetrista Horticulture team for special volunteer days to learn about and help maintain our beautiful gardens! Volunteers will…
Member Appreciation Week
We love our members! Thank you for being part of our Minnetrista member family. To celebrate you, we’re thrilled to host our second annual Member Appreciation…
Bob Ross Painting Workshop: S32 E13—Independence Day
Cost: $95 | Member Discounts Apply Instructor: Joseph Durham, CRI®, CRFI® Painting: Nic Hankins Learn Bob’s signature “wet-on-wet” technique from an…
Torchworking: Glass Beads with Marcos Jarp
Cost: $55 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+ Experience the art of torchworking as you create one-of-a-kind glass beads in this hands-on workshop with local…
Member Exclusive: 2027 Exhibitions Preview
Join us for light refreshments and a first look at the exhibitions and programming coming in 2027! Minnetrista’s leadership will be available to answer…
Minnetrista History Boulevard Tour
Join us for an exploration of Minnetrista’s historic homes and the Ball Family Legacy on this tour down Minnetrista Boulevard. This expert tour will begin at…
Annual Garden Horticulture Tour
Join our Horticulture experts for a tour of our annual gardens located near Minnetrista’s Center Building. In this tour, you will learn about our annual plants…
Member Coffee Hour
Join us in the Rose Garden for coffee, tea, pastries, and conversation! During this coffee hour, members can relax with complimentary refreshments and start…
Farmers Market Member Raffle
Stop by the information booth at the Farmers Market for your chance to win a special basket filled with goodies from Minnetrista’s market vendors! Show your…