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MSU Board of Trustees approves essential MSU Museum infrastructure upgrades
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has authorized infrastructure improvements for the MSU Museum. An integral part of research, teaching and engagement at the university, the museum will embark on an ambitious 18-month renovation project starting July 2024 to implement state-of-the-art climate control...
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MSU Museum Welcomes New Curators
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is excited to announce the appointment of two new curators who will join the Museum beginning in Fall 2025. Micah Ling, Ph.D and Chan Kin Onn, Ph.D bring expertise in traditional arts, and evolutionary biology,
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Physical Spells: The Wor(l)d in the Atom
MSU Museum Opens Exhibition Featuring MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is pleased to announce the opening of Physical Spells: The Wor(l)d in the Atom an exhibition inspired by Violeta López López’s MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence.
Celebrating 65 Years of African Studies at MSU
In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Michigan State University’s African Studies Center (ASC), the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at Michigan State University (MSU Broad Art Museum), the MSU Museum, MSU Libraries, and the ASC have partnered on a
New Podcast Exploring Techno’s Legacy and Afrofuturist Vision in Detroit
The MSU Museum, in partnership with WKAR and with support from MSU Federal Credit Union, is excited to announce the launch of RISE: Detroit’s Machine Music, a new podcast series inspired by the exhibition Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music.
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Recognizing Amp Fiddler: On the Street and in the Gallery
Joseph “Amp” Fiddler (1958–2023) was a major influence in Detroit’s music scene. His career spanned decades and genres, leaving a significant mark on the city’s sound. This month, the city of Detroit honored his legacy by naming a street after him—Amp
Indigenous Quill Art Exhibition at Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Museum
The first major traveling exhibition dedicated to Anishinabe porcupine quill art is now on view at the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Museum in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Titled Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons / It’s Not Just a Quill Box /
