Beat the Heat This Summer at Minnetrista

Minnetrista continues its commitment to East Central Indiana by reducing economic barriers to enjoying exhibits. "We recognize that these are challenging economic times for Muncie and surrounding communities," said Betty Brewer, president and CEO, "and we want as many as possible to experience the exciting and educational exhibits at Minnetrista."

The entire month of July, admission to Minnetrista is just $4 per person. Visitors will enjoy a cool trip though the “forest” and learn about Animal Secrets. They can discover their connections to the Ball jar in the Can It! exhibit. And then visitors can chill out and enjoy the glass art in Sand and Fire: A Juried Art Show.

"This wonderful array of experiences is great for the entire family," said Rebecca Holmquist, vice president of visitor experience. "It’s hot out, and we would love for people to come to Minnetrista to spend some time relaxing in our exhibit galleries. There are a lot of fun surprises in store for visitors."

In addition to discounted admission, Minnetrista has partnered with local libraries to provide complimentary performances from Minnetrista Theatre Preserves and free admission passes.

For more than 15 years Minnetrista has donated Family Passes for free admission to the Muncie Public Library. Library patrons can check out the passes like any other book or media and return the pass after use. More than 2,000 people have used these passes, bringing the resources of Minnetrista to the public in a more accessible and affordable way. The success of the program has prompted Minnetrista to extend the program to libraries across East Central Indiana. So far, more than 20 libraries have welcomed the opportunity to provide this program.

Minnetrista Theatre Preserves will be performing Hook and the Faerie’s Treasure at participating libraries throughout the summer at no charge!

Hook and the Faerie’s Treasure follows Cobblestone the Sprite on her journey through some of Indiana’s natural attractions to stop the infamous Captain Hook from destroying the environment. Her quest leads us through the White River, Wyandotte Cave, Hoosier National Forest, and the Indiana Sand Dunes. The show is 45 minutes in length followed by a question and answer session with the actors.

Upcoming Hook and the Faerie’s Treasure Performances
*Please contact your library for more details about the performance.

Monday, June 29
Gas City – Mill Twp Public Library
1 p.m.

Tuesday, June 30
Frankton Community Library
3 p.m.

Wednesday, July 1
Swayzee Public Library
3 p.m.

Monday, July 6
Jay County Public Library
11 a.m.

Wednesday, July 8
Kennedy Public Library
3 p.m.

Thursday, July 9
Farmland – performance held at Main Street Coffee Company 104 N. Main St., Farmland
3 p.m.

Friday, July 10
Barton Rees Pogue Memorial Public Library – performance held at 411 W. Washington St., Upland
10 a.m.

Monday, July 13
Alexandria-Monroe Public Library
10 a.m.

Thursday, July 16
Pendleton Community Public Library
2 p.m.

Monday
Winchester Community Public Library
2 p.m.

Tuesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 23
Yorktown-Mount Pleasant Public Library
10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, July 21
Maring Hunt Public Library
4 p.m.



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