The MSU Museum is closed on University holidays and holiday weekends.

Location

The Michigan State University Museum is located on West Circle Drive, immediately east of Beaumont Tower and just north of the Main Library. Capital Area Transportation Authority (CATA) buses stop within short walking distance of the museum.

Parking

Parking is available for visitors in front of the museum (cost is $1.50 for a two-hour permit).

Limited visitor parking is available in front of the MSU Museum seven days a week; most reserved university staff parking areas around the museum are open to the public free of charge evenings and weekends.

Meter parking is also available. Visitors may also park in several city-operated lots within walking distance of the museum.

Additional visitor parking: Grand River Avenue Parking Ramp No. 6
The ramp, located at the corner of Grand River Ave. and Charles St., is located just one block from the MSU Museum and is convenient to downtown East Lansing shops, galleries and restaurants. It has more than 150 metered spaces on the basement floor and first level for campus visitors. The ramp is accessible from both on-campus via East Circle Drive and off-campus, from Grand River Avenue.

Accessibility

The MSU Museum is accessible to persons with disabilities.

If you require any special assistance, please call the MSU Museum at (517)-355-2370 two weeks before your visit.

Maps

Detroit or points east traveling via I-96: Proceed west on I-96 to northbound US-127 to Trowbridge Road exit. From Trowbridge Road Exit: Head west on Trowbridge Road about 0.4 miles to the light at Harrison Road. Turn left at Harrison Road and proceed north about 0.7 miles to Kalamazoo St. Turn right on Kalamazoo St. and proceed for about 0.4 miles. The Spartan statue will be on your right as the road curves north. Bear left and proceed over the bridge. Kalamazoo St ends at West Circle Drive. Keep to the right and turn right on West Circle Drive. The Museum is the second building on the left. It is across from the MSU Library and next to Beaumont Tower.

Flint or points east traveling via I-69: or points east traveling via I-69. Proceed southwest on I-69 to southbound US-127. Proceed south on US-127 to the Trowbridge Road exit. Follow Trowbridge Road to the light at Harrison Road. From Trowbridge Road Exit: Head west on Trowbridge Road about 0.4 miles to the light at Harrison Road. Turn left at Harrison Road and proceed north about 0.7 miles to Kalamazoo St. Turn right on Kalamazoo St. and proceed for about 0.4 miles. The Spartan statue will be on your right as the road curves north. Bear left and proceed over the bridge. Kalamazoo St ends at West Circle Drive. Keep to the right and turn right on West Circle Drive. The Museum is the second building on the left. It is across from the MSU Library and next to Beaumont Tower.

St. Johns or points north traveling via US-27: or points north traveling via US-27. Proceed south on US-27 and then south on US-127. Exit on Trowbridge Road. Follow Trowbridge Road to the light at Harrison Road. From Trowbridge Road Exit: Head west on Trowbridge Road about 0.4 miles to the light at Harrison Road. Turn left at Harrison Road and proceed north about 0.7 miles to Kalamazoo St. Turn right on Kalamazoo St. and proceed for about 0.4 miles. The Spartan statue will be on your right as the road curves north. Bear left and proceed over the bridge. Kalamazoo St ends at West Circle Drive. Keep to the right and turn right on West Circle Drive. The Museum is the second building on the left. It is across from the MSU Library and next to Beaumont Tower.

Grand Rapids and points west traveling via I-96: Proceed east on I-96 to eastbound I-69. Go east on I-69 to south US-127. Travel south on US-127 to the Trowbridge Road exit. From Trowbridge Road Exit: Head west on Trowbridge Road about 0.4 miles to the light at Harrison Road. Turn left at Harrison Road and proceed north about 0.7 miles to Kalamazoo St. Turn right on Kalamazoo St. and proceed for about 0.4 miles. The Spartan statue will be on your right as the road curves north. Bear left and proceed over the bridge. Kalamazoo St ends at West Circle Drive. Keep to the right and turn right on West Circle Drive. The Museum is the second building on the left. It is across from the MSU Library and next to Beaumont Tower.

Charlotte or points southwest traveling via I-69: Proceed northwest on I-69 to eastbound I-96. Proceed east on I-96 to northbound US-127. Exit at Trowbridge Road. From Trowbridge Road Exit: Head west on Trowbridge Road about 0.4 miles to the light at Harrison Road. Turn left at Harrison Road and proceed north about 0.7 miles to Kalamazoo St. Turn right on Kalamazoo St. and proceed for about 0.4 miles. The Spartan statue will be on your right as the road curves north. Bear left and proceed over the bridge. Kalamazoo St ends at West Circle Drive. Keep to the right and turn right on West Circle Drive. The Museum is the second building on the left. It is across from the MSU Library and next to Beaumont Tower.

Jackson or points south traveling US-127: Proceed north on US-127 to the Trowbridge Road exit. From Trowbridge Road Exit: Head west on Trowbridge Road about 0.4 miles to the light at Harrison Road. Turn left at Harrison Road and proceed north about 0.7 miles to Kalamazoo St. Turn right on Kalamazoo St. and proceed for about 0.4 miles. The Spartan statue will be on your right as the road curves north. Bear left and proceed over the bridge. Kalamazoo St ends at West Circle Drive. Keep to the right and turn right on West Circle Drive. The Museum is the second building on the left. It is across from the MSU Library and next to Beaumont Tower.

Michigan State University Historic North Campus Tour

Self-Guided, Walking Tour
Approx. Time: 1-1 1/2 hours
Visitor Parking: Spartan Stadium (Lot 62), Corner of Red Cedar and Chestnut roads

A great five-senses, indoor-outdoor itinerary for historic north campus at MSU!

Photo op! "The Spartan" Statue, at the intersection of Kalamazoo Street and Red Cedar Road. Sparty is one of the largest free standing ceramic figures in the world. The original terra cotta sculpture has been moved indoors, but a bronze replica is out on display. http://www.msuspartans.com/trads/msu-trads-sparty.html

Cross the Red Cedar River and walk east along the river trail to the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, outdoor laboratory for the study and appreciation of plants -- with more than 2,000 different plant species. Also see a historical marker by MSU Campus Parks and Planning describing Beal's work. http://www.cpa.msu.edu/beal/

Across West Circle Drive you may hear the soaring sounds from music students practicing in the College of Music. Head east and see Beaumont Tower.

Photo op! Beaumont Tower is an MSU landmark, commemorating Old College Hall, the site where agriculture was first taught as a science. Beaumont Tower is also the location of the State of Michigan's first Historical Marker. Beaumont Tower also houses a carillon with 49 bells and passers by will frequently hear performances - including the MSU fight song! https://www.msu.edu/~carillon/beaumont.htm

Right next door is the Michigan State University Museum, Michigan's first Smithsonian affiliate and the state's natural history and culture museum. The MSU Museum features three floors of exhibitions exploring the wonders of the world and world cultures. http://museum.msu.edu

Also see a historical marker produced by MSU Campus Parks and Planning describing a recent campus archaeology project excavating the site of MSU's first residence hall, dubbed "Saints' Rest" -- immediately east of the museum building -- which burned in the late 1876.

Now walk north across Adams Field, crossing West Circle Drive's north loop, to the MSU Union building and MSU Dairy Store for some signature MSU-made ice cream in 20 flavors! http://www.hfs.msu.edu/union/dining/union_square.html

More to do:

Take home some of the Spartan Experience - visit the Spartan Spirit Shop in the MSU Union for MSU apparel and merchandise. The MSU Museum Store also features Michigan-made gifts, jewelry and educational toys.

Feed the ducks - back across the Red Cedar River footbridge, next to the MSU Main Library. The rapids are a favorite spot for MSU's resident ducks.

Head back west, along the river trail back to your car.

Further afield - more MSU visitor attractions:: http://www.tour.msu.edu/
More arts and culture at MSU:: http://artsandculture.msu.edu
Special events, exhibits and programs at MSU:: http://events.msu.edu
Greater Lansing visitor information:: http://www.lansing.org


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