Bob Ross Experience

Bob Ross Experience

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

Bob Ross inspired generations of viewers with his soft-spoken voice and a pallet knife. With its global reach, it’s hard to imagine that much of his beloved series, The Joy of Painting, was filmed in an unassuming television studio inside a historic home in Muncie, Indiana. Now a part of Minnetrista’s campus, the historic home has been transformed into an immersive museum exhibit that transports visitors to where the magic happened.

Visitors will step inside the recreated television studio and be inspired by Bob’s message of fearless creativity. Through original artifacts, authentic Bob Ross paintings, and interactive exhibit elements, the Bob Ross Experience brings The Joy of Painting to life.

Get your tickets today!

Visit http://minnetrista.net/bobrossexperience or call 765.282.4848

Stop by the Muncie Visitors Bureau to purchase Bob Ross merchandise and to get information about more exciting things to do in Muncie.

   

Charles W. Brown Planetarium and Observatory at Ball State University

Charles W. Brown Planetarium and Observatory at Ball State University

Visit and experience why Ball State University’s Charles W. Brown Planetarium is considered one of the best in the country! An immersive theater where state-of-the-art technology transforms the 52-foot dome into a simulation of the night sky as seen from Earth and from space. Their free programs are open to the public, school groups and university students.

Ball State University, Cooper Science Complex, 2000 W. Riverside Ave. Muncie, IN 47306

765-285-8963

http://www.bsu.edu/web/planetarium

Open October-April

David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University

David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University

The David Owsley Museum of Art, which houses over 11,000 works of art (1,000+ on display), is located in the Fine Arts building on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

Our newest galleries exhibit more than 500 works of art from China, Japan, India, Africa, and the Pacific Islands, as well as from Native American, Mesoamerican, and South American cultures. Together with the existing galleries of European and American art, they represent major world civilizations on six continents.
Admission to the David Owsley Museum of Art is free and open to the public year-round.
Visitor hours are:
Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
DOMA is located in the heart of Ball State University’s Old Quad. Housed in the Fine Arts Building, the collection has grown since 1935, and in 2011 was renamed after the grandson of Frank C. Ball and the museum’s largest benefactor, David T. Owsley.
 
For more information, call the museum at 765-285-5242 or email artmuseum@bsu.edu.
2021 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, Indiana
(765) 285-5242
 
 

 

 

Downtown Muncie

Downtown Muncie

Your gateway to the many wonderful things to see and do in beautiful Downtown Muncie, Indiana. Keep up to date with Downtown events and news, discover the wide variety of local businesses we have to offer, and find a space to call your own. For a list of events and activities for DWNTWN Muncie visit:

http://www.downtownmuncie.org/

(765) 282-7897    120 W Charles Street, Muncie

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center

Built in 1907, originally named Nebosham, this was the home of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Ball. The home has been beautifully restored and is used for educational programs but is also available for scheduled tours. The center provides stimulating intellectual opportunities for all persons in the Ball State University and East Central Indiana communities through programs that are presented in an informal learning environment.

400 W Minnetrista Blvd., Muncie     765-285-8975

https://www.bsu.edu/academics/centersandinstitutes/eb-bertha-c-ball