museum collection
Minnetrista collects, preserves, and provides access to objects and archival materials documenting the history of the Ball company, Ball family, Bob Ross and East Central Indiana.
Use the button below to browse our collection online. For more information about how to donate items to the Minnetrista Museum Collection, contact Susan Smith, Archivist, or Mindy Price, Collections Manager.We continue to update and add new records to our database, so please check back frequently. If you notice an error or can provide further information, please contact Collections staff.
The photos below are clickable and will take you directly to each catalog page—click any image to learn more.
Research
We are open to the public for research by appointment. Our Collections staff are available to assist you in person or virtually.
Hours
Wednesday-Friday; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. by appointment only.
For more information about access to materials, provided services, and scheduling research visits, please contact Susan Smith, Archivist.
