Minnetrista To Hold Free Admission Day for Seniors on October 18th

Free admission day for seniors on October 18th. Photo provided.Free admission day for seniors on October 18th. Photo provided.

By: Sam Condon—

Explore Minnetrista’s Rich History this Fall during Senior Free-Admission Day: The Orchard Shop & Cider Room

 Muncie, IN—Seniors, experience a behind-the-scenes look at apple cider pressing at Minnetrista during Senior Free-Admission Day: The Orchard Shop & Cider Room, on October 18.

“Learn how Minnetrista’s apple cider is being made this fall,” said Discovery and Engagement Manager, Ashley Mann. “Tours will include history on apples, an up-close view of our working cider press, and conclude with Minnetrista cider samples. Each program will last approximately an hour and will start in the Apple Barn behind The Orchard Shop.”

Explore campus happenings and tour the cider room of The Orchard Shop at Minnetrista during Senior Free-Admission Day: The Orchard Shop & Cider Room. Together, you will discover the rich heritage of apples and the legacy of Roland Webb during the 1920s on campus.

Senior Free-Admission Day: Shop & Cider will be held on Wednesday, October 18 with programs at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., and is supported by Westminster Village of Muncie.

 For more information, visit minnetrista.net or call 765.282.4848. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on our exhibits and events.


Located along historic White River, Minnetrista includes 40 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds, a modern museum facility, a historic home, Nature Area, numerous sculptures, and a portion of the White River Greenway. Minnetrista serves East Central Indiana with dynamic community activities and exhibits that honor and reflect its natural and cultural heritage
. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.