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The MSU Museum serves the Michigan State University community by facilitating and creating experiences at the nexus of the arts, sciences, cultures, and technologies.

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A Creative CollaboRatory

The CoLab Studio is an innovative laboratory within the MSU Museum that develops timely and relevant programs designed to be novel, transient, and experimental. This approach enables the MSU Museum team to explore new methods for designing and implementing programming, informal learning, and community engagement. To this end, the CoLab Studio helps to push the boundaries of what it means to be a 21st-century interdisciplinary museum.

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MSU student CoLaborator Rachel, with long wavy blonde hair and wearing a black MSU Museum shirt, chats with guests at an exhibit opening. Various visitors can be seen out of focus around her.

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A DJ performs on professional mixing equipment while a crowd of attendees dances and listens in a dimly lit indoor venue. Colorful red, green, and purple lights illuminate the room as people gather around the DJ booth, creating an energetic atmosphere. Several audience members are dancing, raising their hands, or watching the performance, while others wear headphones around their necks and hold drinks, emphasizing the event's electronic music and community vibe.

Vaux x MSU Museum

Vaux x MSU Museum A Night of Electronic Music and Sound Experience an evening of electronic music as the MSU Museum partners with Vaux Collective for a night celebrating sound, creativity, and community. Featuring sets spanning house, tech house, techno, and UK garage, the evening will showcase...
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Silent Disco Under the Stars
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Unwind Series: Silent Disco Under the Stars

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The MSU Museum will launch Unwind, a monthly series designed to help students relax, connect, and recharge, with a Silent Disco in the Beal Botanical Garden on Thursday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m. The free event will welcome MSU students for
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A round, decorative basket with intricate designs. The lid features detailed quill artwork of various natural elements, including birds, leaves, and flowers, arranged in a circular pattern. The basket is tied with a small piece of twine, giving it an organic, handcrafted appearance.

Anishinaabe Quill Art Exhibition Makes Final Tour Stop at MSU Museum

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The first major traveling exhibition dedicated to Anishinaabe porcupine quill art will end its tour at the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum. Titled Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons / It’s Not Just a Quill Box / Anishinaabe Gaak Gaawiiyikewin Zhichiganan /
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