1925 PubHouse Courtyard
625 S High St, Muncie
765-212-2335
The 1925 PubHouse provides a casual dining experience with a robust American-themed menu of steaks, breaded tenderloins, pasta, burgers, and more.
Explore
Downtown Muncie
Start at
the heart
Downtown Muncie is the heart of our city and a vibrant arts, dining, and shopping district. Fueling the passion for everything DWNTWN is Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. This nonprofit organization hosts a series of signature events each year that draw thousands to experience the one-of-a-kind amenities the historic neighborhood offers.
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.
Where One-of-a-kind lives
Explore the small businesses, restaurants, bars, and arts venues that make Muncie special.
7 Rock
613 N Madison St, Muncie
765-273-2054
Located at the facility where Elm Street Brewing Co. brews their specialty craft beers, 7 Rock is available to rent for private events in a unique atmosphere. Hang out on Sunday afternoons and evenings with a coffee or beer and enjoy this fun space.
Cardinal Greenway
700 E Wysor St, Muncie, Indiana
(765) 287-0399
Welcome to Indiana’s longest rail-to-trail paved trail spanning 62-miles in 5 counties from Richmond through Muncie to Marion. The paved asphalt trail is free, open dawn to dusk and welcomes walkers, runners, cyclists, rollerbladers and is ADA-accessible.
Courtyard by Marriott
601 S High St, Muncie
765-287-8550
The Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center is conveniently located in downtown Muncie, the hotel is within walking distance to many shops and restaurants.
Downtown Muncie
120 W Charles St, Muncie
765-282-7897
DWNTWN Muncie is a community – where people are the pulse of our story. A place where you can come as you are and explore unique businesses, local restaurants, original art venues, and unparalleled events. Step off the beaten path and find something fresh, local, and worth the detour.
Elm Street Brewing Co.
519 N Elm St, Muncie
765-273-2054
Elm Street Brewing Co. brings people together through beer, burgers, and pizzas that are unrivaled in their craftsmanship and built with the finest ingredients.
HeidiJHale Designs
301 S Walnut St #102, Muncie
765-896-8277
HeidiJHale Designs produces both elegant and casual handmade jewelry in store, made with quality materials and natural stones procured from all over the world.
Horizon Convention Center
401 S High St, Muncie
765-288-8860
The Horizon Convention Center is the region’s premiere event center with a variety of options ideals for events from 10 to 1,200 attendees.
Inland Interiors
311 N Walnut St, Muncie
765-587-4600
Inland Interiors provides full service interior design for residential and commercial spaces, and also offers an expertly curated collection of home-goods, gifts, and accessories.
Ivy Rose Boutique
202 S Walnut St, Muncie
765-273-7700
Not only does Ivy Rose carry unique ladies’ clothing, they’re also a great place to pick out home decor and locally made soy candles.
Madjax Maker Force
515 E Main St, Muncie
765-215-2005
Madjax is a collaborative hub for makers, artists, entrepreneurs, and businesses.
Muncie Children’s Museum
515 S High St, Muncie
765-286-1660
The Muncie Children’s Museum is a hot spot for kids to explore exhibits like Discovery Park, Water Works, the Ant Wall, and more to learn and play.