David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University, Muncie

Name: David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University
Address: 2021 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, 47306-0001, United States
Telephone: +1 765-285-5242

#4 among attractions in Muncie

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, Art museum

David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University

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Facts and practical information

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. The museum's name was changed on October 6, 2011, from the Ball State Museum of Art to the David Owsley Museum of Art in honor of David T. Owsley, grandson of Frank C. Ball, to recognize his donation of over 2,300 works of art and planned gift of $5 million. Since departments within the Fine Arts Building relocated to other areas on Ball State's campus, the museum has expanded its galleries, beginning in early-mid-2012 and ending in 2013. ()

Established: 1936 (88 years ago)Coordinates: 40°11'60"N, 85°24'37"W

Address

2021 W Riverside AveMuncie 47306-0001 United States

Contact

+1 765-285-5242

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Day trips

David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minnetrista, Beneficence Statue, Shafer Tower, Emens Auditorium.

1.2 miE
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Minnetrista, Muncie
31 min walk • 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.
~580 ftS
Monuments and statues
Beneficence Statue, Muncie
3 min walk • 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.
~1560 ftNE
Tower
Shafer Tower, Muncie
8 min walk • 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.
~1040 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Emens Auditorium, Muncie
6 min walk • 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.
~1460 ftNE
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Frog Baby Fountain, Muncie
8 min walk • 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.
~1250 ftW
Garden, Park
Wheeler-Thanhauser Orchid Collection and Species Bank, Muncie
7 min walk • 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.
1 miE
Bridge
West Washington Street Bridge, Muncie
27 min walk • 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.
~600 ftW
Observatories and planetariums
Ball State University Observatory, Muncie
3 min walk • 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.
~1620 ftW
Park
Christy Woods, Muncie
8 min walk • 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.
0.9 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie
22 min walk • 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.
~1300 ftN
Universities and schools
Ball Communication, Muncie
7 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University open?

David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University?

Nearby attractions include Beneficence Statue, Muncie (3 min walk), Ball State University Observatory, Muncie (3 min walk), Emens Auditorium, Muncie (6 min walk), Westwood Historic District, Muncie (6 min walk).

How to get to David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University by public transport?

The nearest stations to David Owsley Museum of Art Ball State University:

Bus

BSU Burkhardt Building • Lines: Grn, Orn, Red (4 min walk)
BSU McKinely Garage • Lines: Grn, Orn, Red (5 min walk)