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The Albany Glass Museum in downtown Albany displays over 800 pieces of ornate pressed glass produced by the Model Flint Glass Company between 1893-1903. The museum’s collection showcases bizarre beautiful and unique glass patterns representing an era when Albany was a major American glass manufacturing center. Rare pieces from this…

The Academy of Model Aeronautics operates the world’s most comprehensive model aviation museum and flying field at 5161 E Memorial Drive Muncie. Exhibits display hundreds of model aircraft from simple balsa designs to sophisticated radio-controlled jets and helicopters. Museum displays explain aviation history aircraft design and the growth of model…

Ball State’s Center for Fine Arts (CFA) comprises the School of Art School of Music and Department of Theatre & Dance operating multiple performance venues. Emens Auditorium hosts Broadway traveling shows symphony performances and major concerts. University theatres present student-directed plays musicals and experimental productions. Art galleries showcase student and…

Ball State’s Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse houses over 2000 orchid varieties making it the largest collegiate orchid collection in America. The climate-controlled tropical greenhouse transports visitors to a warm humid botanical paradise with blooming orchids year-round. Rare species endangered varieties and exotic cultivars from around the world…

Christy Woods is a protected 17-acre natural forest on Ball State’s campus with over 100 years of history as an outdoor teaching laboratory. Multiple winding trails wind through mature oak hickory and other hardwood trees. Wildflower displays emerge in spring including trillium ferns hepatica and jack-in-the-pulpit. Seasonal bird watching opportunities…

Worthen Arena is Ball State’s flagship athletic facility with 11500 seating capacity and world-class amenities. The arena hosts men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball competitions along with gymnastics. Major events include NCAA tournament games conference championships and high school athletic tournaments. Modern lighting sound systems and climate control provide excellent…