who we are
Minnetrista is your year-round gathering place.
Built on the unique legacy of the Ball family and company, Minnetrista works to nurture a thriving community that takes pride in its accomplishments and strives for a brighter future. Located on the White River in the middle of Muncie Indiana, our 40-acre museum and gardens is a community gem. Whether exploring our exhibits and historic homes, or meandering our trails, visitors to our site find a moment outside of the everyday where discovery, imagination, and learning are core. Our calendar full of educational programs, workshops, and community events is ever-changing as we strive to meet our communities’ interests and needs.
Whether you are a first-time visitor to Muncie or a life-long resident, there is something for you at Minnetrista. In everything we do, we hold our mission central: connecting people, encouraging engagement, and improving our community.
Mission
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens fosters a love of learning across generations and engages the community through the beauty of nature, the richness of art, and the heritage of East Central Indiana.
Vision
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens envisions a thriving community where creativity, cultural diversity, and meaningful connections come together to inspire a brighter future for all.
Minnetrista Values
Family & Relationships
Minnetrista values shared experiences and the power of growing together.
Belonging
Minnetrista welcomes all who are curious to explore, discover, and learn from our variety of offerings. You belong here!
Stewardship
Like our founders, we care for, preserve, and protect that with which we have been entrusted so that those who follow us can continue the legacy.
Innovation
Minnetrista values a culture of innovation, growth, and risk-taking that responds to opportunities that advance our vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Lifelong Learning
We celebrate lifelong learning experiences that are fun and engaging, encourage visitors to explore their world, and educate through discovery and play.
Financial Transparency
We are committed to the financial stewardship of the donations that our community entrusts to us. We adhere to all finance and accounting standards set for non-profits.
We take donor privacy very seriously. You can view our privacy policy here.
To be transparent with our community, below are our tax forms and audited financial statements.
IRS Tax Forms (990): 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019
Audited Financial Statements: 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019