Ball State Athletics
2000 W University Ave, Muncie
317-679-6573
Ball State Athletics hosts 19 division I sports teams as well as entertaining sports events.
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Ball State University
Experience Excellence
In the heart of Muncie, Ball State University thrives on creating a bridge between campus and community. There’s no need to register for classes to experience the wonder of education and entertainment. Free entry, family-friendly activities, and educational opportunities invite residents and visitors to explore Ball State. Open to the public and centered on a passion for education, Ball State is the perfect destination for exciting arts, nature, sports, and educational experiences.
A feast for the eyes
Creativity on Display
David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University is home to an expansive collection of over 11,000 artworks, representing a wide range of medium, styles, and cultures. While on campus, get blown away at the Glick Center for Glass and see rising artists at the School of Art Griner Gallery. Explore art, nature, and history at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, an enduring legacy of the Ball Brothers. Local and regional artists regularly exhibit work at Gordy Fine Art & Framing and Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
High-flying experiences
Explore unique cultural exhibits at the Academy of Model Aeronautics, home to the nation’s largest model aircraft museum, and Muncie Children’s Museum, the second largest in Indiana!
Break a Leg!
Experience the thrill of live theatre
Discover a top notch performance at Muncie Civic Theatre in the beautifully-restored Boyce Block building downtown. Or visit Ball State, where you can catch a traveling Broadway show at Emens Auditorium or see tomorrow’s big star at a College of Fine Art performance.
Got an ear for live music?
Check out the Muncie Three Trails Music Series, bringing national recording artists to Muncie’s outdoor venues each summer. Orchestra Indiana brings a contemporary twist to a classical symphony experience. Pubs and eateries in The Village near campus and in DWNTWN Muncie are always rockin’ the night away with local and regional acts.
Paint the Town Red
Join in the Fun
Each month on First Thursday Muncie’s arts scene is on display downtown, featuring gallery openings, art demonstrations, and the Muncie Makers Market. In June and October, the city really comes alive during ArtsWalk, a supercharged First Thursday with something for everyone.
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Try something new in a class at Cornerstone Center for the Arts or a workshop at Madjax Maker Force. Learn to paint like Bob at Minnetrista’s Bob Ross Experience or with one of Muncie’s Certified Ross Instructors®. Bring your ideas to life at Made in Muncie Pottery or Happy Accidents Art Studio.
See the City as a Canvas
Muncie has a robust public art collection that is growing every day. Championed by MuncieArts, murals, sculptures—even traffic control boxes—add to the beauty of our city. Encounter a range of traditional and contemporary art styles as you explore the creative landscape.
Thank you to Muncie Arts & Culture Council for collaborating on this public art directory.
This campus has more than classes
Explore Ball State’s cultural corridor, nature areas, and exciting sports action.
Ball State University College of Fine Arts
Fine Arts Building (AR), Room 117, BSU, Muncie
765-285-5495
Comprised of the School of Art, School of Music, and Department of Theatre & Dance, Ball State CFA is the epicenter of arts & culture on campus. Experience a breathtaking performance or inspiring exhibition at one of our several state-of-the-art venues.
David Owsley Museum of Art
2021 W Riverside Ave, Muncie
765-285-5242
The David Owsley Museum of Art is a world-class art museum on Ball State’s campus, housing more than 11,000 works of art from all continents and representing 5,000 years of civilization.
Allegre Restaurant at Ball State University
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2038-2086 W Riverside Ave, Muncie
765-285-5931
The Allègre Restaurant is a student-run dining experience on Ball State’s campus that serves exquisite meals for lunch and dinner.
Ball State University Bookstore
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1101 N McKinley Ave, Muncie
(765) 285-8080
The Ball State University Bookstore is located on BSU’s campus and has official Ball State apparel, gifts, textbooks, and more.
Ball State University Hotel
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2000 W University Ave, Muncie
765-285-1555
Conveniently located on campus, the Ball State University Hotel offers 24 rooms and one suite, free parking, wireless internet and cable TV. Additional amenities include the Student Center Tally food court, which hosts Starbucks and Taco Bell.
Brown Family Amphitheater
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Ball State University campus
This outdoor venue, located between Park and Pruis Halls and between Noyer and Woodworth Complexes, is a dynamic space that inspires creativity, fosters innovation, and strengthens the bond between the university and the Muncie community.
Charles W. Brown Planetarium
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2111 W Riverside Ave, Muncie
765-285-8963
Travel through space and time in Indiana’s largest and most technologically advanced planetarium—free and open to the public at Ball State University.
Christy Woods
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Riverside Ave, Muncie
765-285-2641
Christy Woods is a 17-acre forested property on Ball State’s campus with over 100 years of history as an outdoor teaching laboratory.
E.B. and Bertha C. Ball Center
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400 W Minnetrista Blvd, Muncie
765-285-8975
E.B. & Bertha C. Ball Center hosts classes on cultural and personal enrichment to bridge the gap between the Ball State Campus and the neighboring community.
Emens Auditorium
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1800 W Riverside Ave, Muncie
765-285-1539
Emens Auditorium is a world-class entertainment and event center, featuring various concerts and shows on Ball State’s campus.
Griner Gallery at Ball State School of Art
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Art and Journalism Building (AJ) Room 401
Ball State University
765-285-5838
The mission of the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery is the promotion and appreciation of the visual arts for studio artists, educators, and designers.