Minnetrista, Muncie

Name: Minnetrista
Address: 1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy, Muncie, 47303-2925, United States
Telephone: +1 800-428-5887

#2 among attractions in Muncie

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Facts and practical information

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. The 40-acre campus includes a museum with changing exhibits, the historic home called Oakhurst, many themed gardens, outdoor sculptures and a portion of the White River Greenway. It is located in the Minnetrista Boulevard Historic District, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°12'19"N, 85°23'19"W

Address

1200 N Minnetrista PkwyMinnetristaMuncie 47303-2925 United States

Contact

+1 800-428-5887

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Day trips

Minnetrista – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Muncie Mall, Shafer Tower, Emens Auditorium, Frog Baby Fountain.

1.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Muncie Mall, Muncie
35 min walk • Muncie Mall is an enclosed shopping mall in Muncie, Indiana. Opened in 1970, it was developed by Melvin Simon & Associates, now known as Simon Property Group. The mall's original anchor stores were W. T. Grant, Britt's, Sears, and Ball Stores.
1 miW
Tower
Shafer Tower, Muncie
27 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.
1 miW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Emens Auditorium, Muncie
26 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.
1 miW
Sculpture, Monuments and statues
Frog Baby Fountain, Muncie
26 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.
0.7 miS
Bridge
West Washington Street Bridge, Muncie
19 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.
1 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
First Baptist Church, Muncie
25 min walk • 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.
~700 ftE
Monuments and statues
Appeal to the Great Spirit statue, Muncie
4 min walk • 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.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Moore–Youse–Maxon House, Muncie
19 min walk • 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.
1 miW
Library
Bracken Library, Muncie
26 min walk • The Alexander M. Bracken Library is the main library on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
0.9 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture
Masonic Temple, Muncie
23 min walk • The Masonic Temple is a historic Masonic Lodge located in Muncie, Indiana. The building is now only used by the Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
0.9 miS
Library
Carnegie Library, Muncie
23 min walk • The Carnegie Library is a historic Carnegie library located at Muncie, Indiana, United States. The building houses the Local History & Genealogy collection and an open computer lab. The facility also provides wireless access and a meeting room for local groups to reserve.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Minnetrista open?

Minnetrista is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Minnetrista?

Nearby attractions include Appeal to the Great Spirit statue, Muncie (4 min walk), Minnetrista Boulevard Historic District, Muncie (6 min walk), Wysor Heights Historic District, Muncie (7 min walk), Meeks Avenue Historic District, Muncie (18 min walk).

How to get to Minnetrista by public transport?

The nearest stations to Minnetrista:

Bus

BSU Neely at Linden • Lines: Blu (Ccw), Blu (Cw) (12 min walk)
BSU Linden at Riverside • Lines: Blu (Ccw), Blu (Cw) (15 min walk)