
With Love from the Heritage Collection: A Celebration of Valentine’s Day
Here in the Minnetrista Heritage Collection, we have a variety of Valentine’s Day greeting cards from the early 20th century. From simple to very extravagant— they offer us a glance into Valentine’s Days of the past.
Build and Nurture Early Literacy at Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites!
Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™ is the perfect setting for an adventure that is fun and educational! Not only will kids have a blast playing and exploring, but on their journey through the exhibition, they will strengthen and develop early literacy skills.

What’s in Store for 2024? A Year of Delight and Wonder!
Learn what’s in store for exhibitions this year from our Associate Director of Curation & Exhibition, Sebastián E. Encina!

Adventure Awaits: Discover Minnetrista's Exciting New Exhibitions!
Learn more about the exciting exhibits coming to Minnetrista this month!

Gratitude for 2023–Excitement for 2024!
Hear from Minnetrista President & CEO Brian Statz as he reflects on 2023 and unveils exciting plans for 2024. Discover his vision, and see what’s in store for Minnetrista and the community next year!

The Ever-Evolving Styles of the Girl Scouts
The Girl Scout uniforms of today look almost nothing like the first uniforms commissioned by founder Juliette Gordon Low. See the evolution of the styles in this blog by Kathleen.

Seasons Change and So Do Galleries
Check out this blog for a behind-the-scenes look at the de-installation process from Mindy Price, Collections Manager.

Creating Community (and Families!) at The Bob Ross Experience
Over the past year, we've witnessed the power of the Certified Ross Instructor Program at the Bob Ross Experience in bringing people together and changing lives. However, we didn’t expect the incredible community that would form around this program on our site, including the happy accident of Anna Jonkis and Chris Holmes.

Stretching the Truth
Sitting on the shelves in collections storage is a curious-looking contraption that often elicits puzzled reactions from visitors. Read more to find out!

Updates for Fall Exhibits
We are delighted to share some exciting changes to our exhibit calendar for the upcoming fall season. In order to provide our visitors with the best possible experience, we have made some adjustments that we believe will enhance your time spent at our museum.


A Vision for the Next Chapter at Minnetrista
Learn about the next chapter of Minnetrista from our President & CEO, Brian Statz.

Girlhood (It’s Complicated) – The View from Here
Earlier this month, we opened the doors to the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibit, Girlhood (It’s Complicated), and we are thrilled to welcome our community and guests to explore how girls have been on the front lines of social and cultural change.

Garden Fair Qs & As
Here are the answers to your gardening questions from Minnetrista’s Horticulture Team!

Exploring the Free Attractions at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
Learn about the many free and affordable options for visitors at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens.

Container Gardening Care: Growing with Limited Space
We will explore the essential care tips and techniques for successful container gardening. Let's get growing!

33rd Annual Juried Art Show People’s Choice Award
Enjoy a selection of visitor notes and celebrate our first-ever People’s Choice Award Winner and all of the incredible Indiana artists who made the 33rd Annual Juried Art Show such a success!

You Belong Here: A Message from Minnetrista's Staff
As we continue to grow, we're looking to hire more people who share our passion for creating a welcoming and enriching experience for all visitors. Who better to tell you about what it’s like to work at Minnetrista than the employees who make these experiences happen?

The Heritage Collection: An Intern’s Experience
It would be difficult to try and sum up the entirety of my experience in just one blog post, so instead, I’m going to share four things I have learned about working in collections through a few brief anecdotes and stories.

Cryptocurrency: A New Way to Give
Learn about Minnetrista’s cryptocurrency giving program and how you can donate.