7 Upcoming Events at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

July 4; 4 p.m. | East Lawn and Greensward 
Free Community Event  

Gather your loved ones, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and celebrate Independence Day at Minnetrista! The evening will be filled with family-friendly fun, including lawn games, glitter tattoos, live music, and more! And don't worry about snacks and drinks because we've got you covered with food trucks and concessions available for purchase throughout the event. Enjoy $4 Center Building gallery admission from 4–9 p.m., including access to the dual America at 250 exhibitions and Wallace & Gromit™: Get Cracking!, with free admission for members. As night falls, enjoy a dazzling fireworks show with lively music in the background, creating the perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy with your friends and family. Presented in partnership with eKeeper Systems. 

August 12; 3–4 p.m. | Center Building  

Cost: $10 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+

Show your school spirit on a nostalgic journey through the Minnetrista Heritage Collection. Join the Collections team for a behind-the-scenes tour into secure storage areas, where you’ll discover the tools, trends, and traditions that shaped school life in our community. Explore artifacts rarely on public display, including educational toys, uniforms, sports memorabilia, instruments, photographs, class rings, and yearbooks—and maybe even spot a few objects from your own school days. This tour may include standing, stairs, and exposure to loud HVAC noise. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. If you need accommodations, please notify us in advance.

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/collections-tour-aug-12-2026

September 12; 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Center Building and Nature Area  

Cost: $12 Adult and $8 Child (3 and Under Free) | Member Discounts Apply  

Experience Minnetrista’s Nature Area after dark in this guided evening adventure. Learn about the history of the land and discover the plants and animals that call it home as you explore from dusk into night. Flashlights and walking sticks are encouraged as you take in the sights and sounds of Indiana’s natural landscape. The evening concludes with s’mores around the fire, adding a tasty finish to this unique outdoor experience. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

September 19; 5–7:30 p.m. | Oakhurst Gardens, Education Center Patio  

Cost: $35 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+  

Gather around the table for an evening centered on local farms and the people who sustain them. Guests will share a family-style meal alongside farmers and growers from our region, hearing firsthand about their work, challenges, and the traditions that shape life on the land. Through conversation, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how foods moves from field to table and the role local farms play in community wellbeing. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.  

September 23 and 24; 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Education Center 
Cost: $85 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+ 
 
Create your own glass mosaic in this two-day, hands-on workshop. Participants will design and complete a 6" x 8" mosaic panel using a variety of colorful glass. Choose from provided bird and butterfly patterns or bring your own inspiration to create a design that’s uniquely yours. All tools and supplies will be provided. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

This Event Runs From Sep 23, 2026, 5:30pm to Sep 24, 2026, 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

September 23 and 24; 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Education Center 
Cost: $85 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 18+ 
 
Create your own glass mosaic in this two-day, hands-on workshop. Participants will design and complete a 6" x 8" mosaic panel using a variety of colorful glass. Choose from provided bird and butterfly patterns or bring your own inspiration to create a design that’s uniquely yours. All tools and supplies will be provided. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. 

This Event Runs From Sep 23, 2026, 5:30pm to Sep 24, 2026, 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

October 29; 3–4 p.m. | Center Building  

Cost: $10 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 13+      

Step behind the scenes into secure storage areas where mysterious, unusual, and rarely displayed artifacts wait to be rediscovered. From puzzling tools to objects with surprising purposes, each piece carries a story. Guided by the Collections team, you’ll examine real collection items up close and put your detective skills to the test. Can you determine what these objects were used for, who made them, or why they were preserved? Perfect for the curious, the clever, and anyone who loves a good puzzle, this tour invites you to uncover the secrets hidden within these delightfully obscure treasures. This tour may include standing, stairs, and exposure to loud HVAC noise. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. If you need accommodations, please notify us in advance.  

https://www.minnetrista.net/events/collections-tour-oct-29-26