upcoming events

As a year-round gathering place, our roster of educational programs, engaging workshops, community events, and interactive exhibits is always changing. There is something new to experience on every visit. Take a look at our upcoming events to discover new ways you can learn, play, explore, or shop at Minnetrista.

Bob Ross Experience
Oct
2
to Dec 31

Bob Ross Experience

  • L.L. Ball Home, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Explore the life, philosophy, and art of this iconic American painter and arts educator inside the historic home where The Joy of Painting was filmed.

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Majestic Mountains at Bob Ross Experience
Oct
26
to Oct 12

Majestic Mountains at Bob Ross Experience

  • L.L. Ball Home, Upstairs Gallery, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Exciting updates are coming to the Art Gallery at the Bob Ross Experience! Spotlighting iconic mountain scenes from Bob’s legendary paintings, this new exhibit provides more original Bob Ross paintings for you to love.

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Nature Play Days
Jun
1
to Jun 7

Nature Play Days

  • Minnetrista Gardens and Nature Areas, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get ready for an outdoor adventure, creativity, and discovery during Nature Play Days!

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Good Night Forest
Jun
7
to Nov 2

Good Night Forest

  • Gallery 1 & 2, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Visitors will feel like they are stepping into a beloved children’s storybook as they encounter whimsical scenes and engaging sensory activities in this nature-inspired experience.

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Camp Minnetrista: Explorers (New for 2025!)
Jul
7
to Jul 11

Camp Minnetrista: Explorers (New for 2025!)

  • Mary Lincoln Cottage, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Take a journey of discovery! This exciting new camp offers behind-the-scenes experiences, exhibition visits, and hands-on activities that will fuel curiosity and inspire young explorers to learn and grow in new, unexpected ways.

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Flags of Honor
Sep
4
to Sep 11

Flags of Honor

Flags of Honor will be displayed from September 4–11 at Minnetrista. Experience a sea of red, white, and blue with friends and family as more than a thousand American flags adorn Minnetrista’s lawn beside the White River Greenway.

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Flags of Honor—Closing Ceremony
Sep
11

Flags of Honor—Closing Ceremony

  • Circle Drive, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Flags of Honor will be displayed from September 4–11 at Minnetrista. On September 11, at 6 p.m., America's Hometown Band will begin their pre-ceremony concert, followed by the closing ceremony at 6:30 p.m.

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Open Space: Art About the Land
Nov
8
to Jan 4

Open Space: Art About the Land

  • Center Building, Gallery 3, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Since 2001, Open Space: Art About the Land  has encouraged artists to derive inspiration from the land. This year's offering will be shared between two venues, with one showing at Minnetrista and a sister exhibition hosted at the Anderson Museum of Art.

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A Community Portrait: Winter
Nov
22
to Feb 1

A Community Portrait: Winter

  • Center Building, Gallery 1, Minnetrista Museums & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Back for the holidays with new images and stories to explore, A Community Portrait turns our neighbors into art through the beauty of portrait photography by Tom Styrkowicz.

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Horticulture Helpers
Jun
3

Horticulture Helpers

  • Backyard Garden, Minnetrista Museum & Gardens (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Learn planting techniques, get your hands dirty, and discover how gardens grow while contributing to a beautiful, kid-friendly area that visitors of all ages can enjoy.

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Ask an Expert: Rose Garden Edition
May
16

Ask an Expert: Rose Garden Edition

Curious about the beautiful roses in Minnetrista’s Rose Garden? Visit the Rose Garden during this event where our expert horticulturist will share fascinating insights about rose care, history, and the unique varieties growing right here on campus.

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