Minnetrista Museum & Gardens

10/09/2026

🏡🌲 One last look at Bob Ross’ cozy cabins.

Nestled Cabins at Bob Ross Experience is closing on October 10. This special exhibition has invited visitors to explore a collection of Bob Ross’ beloved cabin paintings, where cozy homes tucked among forests, mountains and peaceful landscapes bring a sense of warmth to each scene. 🎨💙

Thank you to everyone who has visited and enjoyed this closer look at a quieter side of Bob Ross’ artistic legacy!

As we say goodbye to Nestled Cabins, the second floor of the Bob Ross Experience will be temporarily closed while we prepare for what’s next. We look forward to welcoming you back when Waves of Wonder opens on October 24! ✨

📅 Nestled Cabins closes October 10
🌊 Waves of Wonder opens October 24

We can’t wait to share the next chapter with you! 💛

10/09/2026

🍎🍂 Make the most of the final month of outdoor Farmers Markets at Minnetrista! 🧺

Join us October 10 for a crisp fall morning of shopping local and enjoying the flavors of the season. Browse seasonal produce, artisan baked goods, plants, farm-fresh eggs, meats, handcrafted goods and more while meeting local growers and makers. 🌿

And don’t forget to stop by The Orchard Shop while you’re here! Fresh apple c***r and refreshing c***r slushies will be available to make your market morning even sweeter. 🍏🥤

📅 October 10 | 9 a.m.–noon
📍 Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
🎟️ Free Community Event

SNAP benefits are accepted at participating vendors. Stop by the welcome tent to learn more!

🍂 October is the last month of our outdoor Farmers Market season, so come shop, sip and savor fall with us!

10/08/2026

🌿🍯 A little mint, a little sweetness and a new skill to take home!

Join us for No Fear Canning: Mint Jelly, a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn the fundamentals of water-bath canning while creating your own flavorful mint jelly. ✨

Perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with savory dishes or sharing with friends and family, this workshop is a fun way to build confidence in the kitchen and learn practical canning skills you can use at home. And yes—you’ll leave with a jar of mint jelly to enjoy! 🫙🌿

📅 November 7 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Center Building, Cantina
🎟️ $25 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 14+

Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

🌿 Ready to give canning a try? Come learn, make and take home a little something delicious!

10/07/2026

🍎🍂 Fall fun is in full swing at Minnetrista!
 
We’ve been celebrating all things autumn today during Family Adventure Day: Autumn Apple Harvest Jubilee, and there’s still time to join us! Festivities continue across campus until 5 p.m. 🎉
 
Families have been spending the day exploring apple-inspired activities, meeting some amazing animals from Indiana Wild, listening to live music from Oxford Baking Company, and keeping an eye out for Johnny Appleseed. 🍏🐾🎶
There’s also been plenty to make and do, from apple stamping and crafts to lawn games, hands-on activities with our Horticulture team, and watching fresh c***r being pressed at the Apple Barn. Plus, guests can explore our galleries and exhibitions for free today and stop by The Orchard Shop for special offers. 🎨🍎🌿
 
And if you haven’t made it out yet, there’s still time! Grab the family and spend your afternoon enjoying a little fall adventure at Minnetrista. 🍂
 
📅 Today | Until 5 p.m.
📍 Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
🎟️ Free Family Event
✨ Presented by First Merchants Bank
 
Come make the most of the rest of the day with us! 🍎💛

10/07/2026

🍂🧢 New arrivals at The Orchard Shop!

Just in time for fall, our new Minnetrista baseball hats have arrived! 🧢✨ They’re fresh off the delivery and will be hitting the shelves tomorrow, so stop by The Orchard Shop to grab one for yourself.

And if you’re looking for an easy way to bring a little fall spirit home, check out our seasonal fall yard signs and flags! 🍁🏡 They’re a simple way to add some autumn charm to your yard, porch or garden.

Whether you’re showing your Minnetrista pride or decorating for the season, there’s something new to discover at The Orchard Shop. 🧡

🧢 New Minnetrista hats
🍁 Fall yard signs & flags
🍎 Fresh apple c***r & c***r slushies

The Orchard Shop Hours:
Wednesday–Saturday | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday | noon–5 p.m.

Stop in and find a little piece of Minnetrista to take home! 🍂✨

10/07/2026

🎨🌲 Bring a little winter magic to the canvas!

Join us for S09 E01—Winter Evergreens, a Bob Ross Painting Workshop where you’ll learn Bob’s signature wet-on-wet technique and create your own peaceful winter landscape. Led by Certified Ross Instructor® Joseph Durham, this workshop takes place in the historic studio where The Joy of Painting was filmed. ❄️🖌️

No painting experience is needed, and we’ll provide everything you need to create your own happy little winter scene. Just bring yourself and get ready to paint! 💙

📅 December 10 | 5–8 p.m.
📍 L.L. Ball Home, Bob Ross Experience Studio
🎟️ $75 | Member Discounts Apply
👤 Ages 14+
🖌️ Instructor: Joseph Durham, CRI®, CRFI®

Please note: The Bob Ross Experience studio is accessible by stairs only. Preregistration is preferred, and limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

❄️🌲 Come paint a peaceful winter scene and leave with a little piece of the season!

10/06/2026

🍎🍂 Tomorrow, we’re celebrating all things autumn at Minnetrista! 🍂🍎

Get ready for Family Adventure Day: Autumn Apple Harvest Jubilee, a full day of fall fun for the whole family! Presented by First Merchants, this free community event invites you to explore the campus and create your own autumn adventure from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. 🎃

Meet Johnny Appleseed, get up close with live animals from Indiana Wild, enjoy live old-time roots music from Oxford Baking Company, and see both modern and historic c***r pressing demonstrations at the Apple Barn. 🐾🎶🍎

Kids and families can get creative with apple-inspired art and crafts, enjoy lawn games and the Rag Ball Apple Basket Game, take part in a hands-on Horticulture activity, explore our galleries and exhibitions for free, and stop by The Orchard Shop for special Family Adventure Day offers. 🎨🌱🧺

And, of course, you’ll want to come hungry! Food trucks will be serving up tasty options along Center Drive throughout the day. 🌭🍂

📅 Tomorrow, October 7 | 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📍 Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
🎟️ Free Community Event | Check in at the Center Building
🍎 Presented by First Merchants

Preregistration is encouraged. https://mmg.ticketapp.org/portal/product/28/events.

Please note: Animals will be part of some of the day’s activities. If you or someone in your group has animal allergies or sensitivities, please plan accordingly. While animals will be supervised by professionals, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free space.

🍏 Gather the family, grab your fall sweaters, and come celebrate the season with us tomorrow!

10/05/2026

10/05/2026

📚✨ Make something you’ll want to keep forever.

Discover the art of bookbinding during our Secret Belgian Binding Workshop at Minnetrista! Learn a unique binding technique that combines durability with beautiful exposed stitching along the spine as you create your own one-of-a-kind hardcover journal. 🧵📖

All tools and supplies are provided, so you can focus on learning, creating, and putting your own hands to work. No need to be a bookbinding expert—just come ready to try something new!

✨ Choose your workshop:
📅 November 4 | 2–5 p.m.
📅 November 5 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 Center Building, Cantina
🎟️ $55 | Member Discounts Apply | Ages 14+

Please note: This workshop involves measuring and cutting paper with a craft blade, using an awl, and sewing with a needle and thread. Preregistration is preferred; limited walk-in tickets may be available—please call ahead.

🧵 Create a journal with a story that starts with you.

10/04/2026

🏡🌲 One last look at Bob Ross’ cozy cabins.

Nestled Cabins at Bob Ross Experience is nearing the end of its run at Minnetrista. Since opening last October, this special exhibition has invited visitors to explore a collection of Bob Ross’ beloved cabin paintings—quiet homes tucked among mountains, forests and peaceful landscapes. 🎨✨

For Bob, these cabins were often the only signs of people in his paintings, adding a sense of warmth and storytelling to otherwise tranquil scenes.

There’s still time to experience Nestled Cabins before it closes on October 11.

📅 On view through October 11, 2026
📍 Bob Ross Gallery
🎟️ Included with admission

Come take one last peaceful walk through Bob’s cabin-filled landscapes before this exhibition closes its doors. 🌲🏡💙