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Alternative names: Founded: 1827 (197 years ago)Population: 70.1 thous.Area: 27.6 mi²Elevation: 928 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°11'57"N, 85°23'32"W
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Muncie Attractions - What to See and Explore

Muncie offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Minnetrista, Beneficence Statue, David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University, Shafer Tower. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Specialty museum • Museum • History museum

    Minnetrista

    Minnetrista, is the home of the Ball Jar and a Gathering Place located in Muncie, Indiana with exhibits and programs that focus on nature, local history, gardens, and art.

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    Monuments and statues

    Beneficence Statue

    Beneficence is a 1937 bronze statue on the campus of Ball State University, located in Muncie, Indiana. The statue is referred to as Benny by students.

  • david owsley museum of art ball state university muncie
    Specialty museum • Museum • Art museum

    David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University

    The David Owsley Museum of Art is a university art museum located in the Fine Arts building on the campus of Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, the United States of America.

  • shafer tower muncie
    Tower

    Shafer Tower

    Shafer Tower is a 150-foot-tall free-standing bell tower, or campanile with a carillon and chiming clock in the middle of the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

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    Concerts and shows • Auditorium • Theater

    Emens Auditorium

    The John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium, or Emens Auditorium as it is known on campus, is an auditorium on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, United States.

  • frog baby fountain muncie
    Sculpture • Monuments and statues

    Frog Baby Fountain

    Frog Baby Fountain is a statue set in the middle of a fountain on the Ball State University campus. It is known as a sign of good luck and is a popular meeting place. The Frog Baby statue was cast by Edith Barretto Stevens Parsons in 1937 and has been moved several times prior to becoming what it is known as today. Frank C.

  • wheeler thanhauser orchid collection and species bank muncie
    Garden • Park

    Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank

    The Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank is located within Christy Woods, an 17-acre property located on the southwest corner of the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Indiana, United States.

  • west washington street bridge muncie
    Bridge • Old West End

    West Washington Street Bridge

    The West Washington Street Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge in Muncie, Indiana, United States. It spans the White River, connecting Washington Street and Meeks Avenue.

  • ball state university observatory muncie location map
    Observatories and planetariums

    Ball State University Observatory

    The Ball State University Observatory is a collection of five permanently mounted telescopes on the Cooper Science Building on the campus of the Ball State University in Muncie, IN. Its largest telescope is a 16-inch Meade LX200.

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    40°10'37"N • 85°19'36"W

    National Model Aviation Museum

    Specialty museum • Museum

  • christy woods muncie
    Park

    Christy Woods

    Christy Woods is an arboretum and botanical garden located on the southwest corner of the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Indiana, with special focus on Indiana's native plants and ecosystems.

  • beech grove cemetery muncie
    Gothic Revival architecture • Cemetery

    Beech Grove Cemetery

    Beech Grove Cemetery is a large historical cemetery and national historic district located at Muncie, Indiana. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.

  • first baptist church muncie
    Gothic Revival architecture • Church

    First Baptist Church

    First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 309 E. Adams Street in Muncie, Indiana. The Late Gothic Revival building was designed by Samuel Hannaford & Sons and constructed in 1928-1929 by Morrow & Morrow.

  • lafollette complex muncie
    40°12'25"N • 85°24'32"W

    LaFollette Complex

    LaFollette Complex was the largest residence hall complex on the Ball State University campus in Muncie, Indiana, United States.

  • appeal to the great spirit statue muncie
    Monuments and statues • Minnetrista

    Appeal to the Great Spirit statue

    Appeal to the Great Spirit is a 1908 equestrian statue by Cyrus Dallin, located in front of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It portrays a Native American on horseback facing skyward, his arms spread wide in a spiritual request to the Great Spirit.

  • moore youse maxon house muncie
    Museum • History museum • Greek Revival architecture

    Moore–Youse–Maxon House

    The Moore–Youse–Maxon House, also known as the Moore–Youse Home Museum, is a historic home located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It was built about 1860, and is a two-story, three bay, vernacular Greek Revival style frame dwelling. It features a rebuilt front porch with sawnwork and brackets. It has a two-story rear addition.

  • ball communication muncie
    Universities and schools

    Ball Communication

    The College of Communication, Information, and Media is a part of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The Ball Communication Building and the David Letterman Communication and Media Building house the CCIM classrooms, offices, television studios, and radio station.

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    Library

    Bracken Library

    The Alexander M. Bracken Library is the main library on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

  • bracken house muncie location map
    40°12'12"N • 85°24'44"W

    Bracken House

    The Bracken House is the residence of the President of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. The home is located just a few blocks west of the Ball State University campus in the historic neighborhood of Westwood.

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Day trips

Muncie – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Muncie, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Conner Prairie (Fishers), Lincoln Monument (Wabash), The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts (Carmel).

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    Historical place, History museum, Museum

    Conner Prairie, Fishers

    Conner Prairie is a living history museum in unincorporated south-central Hamilton County, Indiana, United States, which preserves the William Conner home.

  • lincoln monument of wabash47 milesNW
    Monuments and statues

    Lincoln Monument, Wabash

    The Lincoln Monument of Wabash, Indiana or The Great Emancipator is a public sculpture by Charles Keck, a sculptor who was born in New York City. The cast bronze sculpture was commissioned by Wabash-native Alexander New and donated to the city of Wabash, Indiana, in 1932.

  • the palladium at the center for the performing arts carmel42 milesSW
    Theater

    The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, Carmel

    The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts is 1,600-seat, 151,000-square-foot concert hall located in Carmel, Indiana.

  • bears mill greenville45 milesE
    History museum, Museum, Science museum

    Bear's Mill, Greenville

    Bear's Mill is a historic gristmill near the city of Greenville in Darke County, Ohio, United States. Built in 1849, this watermill is the oldest existing industrial building in Darke County.

  • ruoff home mortgage music center noblesville location map
    31 milesSW
    Music and shows, Theater, Nightlife

    Ruoff Music Center, Noblesville

    The Ruoff Music Center is an outdoor amphitheatre located in Noblesville, Indiana. It is the largest outdoor music venue in the Indianapolis metropolitan area of central Indiana, with 6,147 seats under a pavilion and 18,000 general admission lawn seats.

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Best Time To Visit Muncie

Learn when is the best time to travel to Muncie weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in April, May, June, July and August.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Muncie?

The top attractions to visit in Muncie are:

What is the best time to visit Muncie?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in June. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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