3 upcoming events with the history tag
124 past events with this tagOct 25, 2025
Saturday
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Happy Little Fest 1pm to 4pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens Greensward Education Center, 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $20, 13 and under are free Celebrate artistry and joy at Happy Little Fest, honoring the beloved Bob Ross, his lasting legacy, and his famous “happy little” approach to art. Spend the day surrounded by all things Bob—watch live painting demos, view original Bob Ross masterpieces, and test your knowledge with Bob Ross trivia. Hop on a shuttle to explore WIPB’s studio at Ball State University, where later seasons of “The Joy of Painting” were filmed, then refuel with refreshing drinks and delicious bites from local food trucks. Enjoy live music from local artists and take part in the Bob Ross Look-Alike Competition!
Want to paint like Bob? Purchase a $55 ticket for one of our Bob Ross Painting Workshops—kids paint at 1 p.m. and adults at 3 p.m.—and create your own “happy little” masterpiece to take home. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity and let your imagination flow! Preregistration is strongly preferred for painting workshops; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.
Please note: Your Happy Little Fest ticket covers admission to Minnetrista Museum & Gardens ticketed exhibitions (including the "Bob Ross Experience").
Happy Little Fest is presented in partnership with Ball State PBS, Bob Ross Inc., and Minnetrista Museum & Gardens.
This event is made possible by the generous support of Bob Ross, Inc., Masters Insurance, Dillman's Furniture and Mattress, and Parker Electrical Service.
Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday
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Collections Tour: Where Medicine Meets Mortality 3pm to 4pm @ Minnetrista Museum & Gardens 1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $10.00 Ages: 13+ Step into a hauntingly evocative journey through time on a guided tour of the Minnetrista Heritage Collection with Archivist Susan Smith and Collections Manager Mindy Price. This immersive experience takes you behind-the-scenes to explore where the boundaries between medicine and mortality intertwine. Examine artifacts not currently on public display and learn more about funerary traditions and medical marvels of the past.
This tour is best suited for guests ages 13 and older and includes standing, stairs, and exposure to loud HVAC noise. Pre-registration is strongly preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead. If you need accommodations, please notify us in advance.
Nov 22, 2025
Saturday
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A Community Portrait: Winter
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
Cost: $15.00 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. Join us for the culmination of this three-year-long project that seeks to illuminate our community through the unique individuals who call it home.
This is a Weekly Recurring Event
Runs from Nov 22, 2025 to Feb 1, 2026 and happens every:
Wednesdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Thursdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Fridays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Saturdays: 9:00am - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Sundays: 12:00pm - 5:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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A Community Portrait: Winter
9am to 5pm @
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 North Minnetrista Parkway Muncie, IN 47303
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