Ball State Athletics
2000 W University Ave, Muncie
765-285-1474
Ball State Athletics hosts 19 division I sports teams as well as entertaining sports events.
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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.
The Arts are Alive
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.
Catch a traveling Broadway show at Emens Auditorium, see tomorrow’s big name at a College of Fine Arts theatre and dance performance, or sing along under the stars at an outdoor concert at the Brown Family Amphitheater.
Explore Earth & sky
Experience the wonders of the night sky at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium, Indiana’s largest planetarium dome at nearly 52 feet! Next door, explore the wonders of our own backyard at Christy Woods, a 17-acre mature forested nature area with beautiful winding trails.
The Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse brings a tropical environment to the Midwest and is home to over 2,000 orchid varieties—the largest collegiate orchid collection in the U.S. Visit the adjoined Environment Education Center for hands-on learning experiences about Indiana ecology.
Chirp! Chirp!
The Cardinals compete in NCAA Division I athletics with 19 varsity men’s and women’s teams at state-of-the-art sports facilities. The women’s basketball team recently won the Mid American Conference championship and competed in the NCAA tournament.
Muncie lays claim to a long and storied history as a national capital for the sport of volleyball. Every season, fans gather at Worthen Arena to experience the highest level of competition from the Ball State men’s and women’s volleyball teams.
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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.
Alice Nichols
Artist: Tuck Langland (2008).
Bust honoring the life, work, and teaching of professor Alice Nichols. Located at the north entrance of the Art Instruction Building at Ball State.
Allègre Restaurant at Ball State University
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2038-2086 W Riverside Ave, Muncie
765-285-3290
The Allègre Restaurant is a student-run dining experience on Ball State’s campus that serves exquisite meals for lunch and dinner.
Ball State Outdoor Pursuits
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1700 W Neely Ave, Muncie
765-285-1753
Outdoor Pursuits offers the equipment and instruction required to get out and play in the outdoors of Indiana and beyond for students, alumni, and community members. Experience an adventure through an Outdoor Pursuits trip, rent a hammock or tent for a nice day outside, or add some spice to your workout by training on the indoor climbing wall.
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.
Beneficence
Artist: Daniel Chester French (1937).
Bronze statue placed by the Muncie Chamber of Commerce to honor the Ball families’ philanthropy. Eventually it became the insignia and logo for Ball State University.
Brown Family Amphitheater
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Ball State University, Muncie
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.