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Please note: The MSU Museum will be closed August 11–26 for exhibition installation. Regular hours will resume Thursday, August 27. We look forward to welcoming you back!

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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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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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Temporary Closure for Exhibition Installation

The MSU Museum will be temporarily closed Tuesday, August 11– Wednesday, August 26 as we prepare new exhibitions for the fall semester. As a university museum, our exhibitions regularly evolve to support teaching, research, and public engagement. During this brief closure, our team will be installing new...
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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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RFID Accessibility Launch in Habitat Hall

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MSU Museum Launches RFID-Enabled Accessibility Experience in Habitat Hall The Michigan State University Museum invites visitors to experience a new, technology-driven approach to accessibility with the launch of its RFID-enabled audio description system in Habitat Hall. A special public celebration will take
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