The Michigan State University Museum will celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November with three public programs featuring Indigenous poets, storytellers, and artists whose work connects cultural traditions with contemporary creative expression. Through poetry, Indigenous futurisms, and hip-hop, the programs explore how storytelling preserves cultural knowledge, strengthens communities, and helps shape the future. The celebration […]
Every specimen has a story to tell. Opening October 27 at the Michigan State University Museum, Specimens and Stories explores how preserved animals reveal new insights into biodiversity, environmental change, and scientific discovery. From documenting Michigan’s changing landscapes to revealing the biodiversity of distant ecosystems, the exhibition invites visitors to discover how natural science collections […]
The MSU Museum is celebrating 25 years as Michigan’s first Smithsonian Affiliate, marking a milestone in a partnership that has connected Michigan State University students, faculty, and communities with one of the world’s leading cultural institutions while contributing the University’s own research, collections, and expertise to a national network. Since becoming a Smithsonian Affiliate in […]
The MSU Museum will welcome acclaimed comic artist and writer Terry Blas for Speculative Futures | Latinx Futures in Comics on Thursday, September 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Commons at the MSU Museum. Presented in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the free program will explore how comics and visual storytelling can imagine […]
As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how we work, create, communicate, and make decisions, the MSU Museum invites visitors to consider one of the defining questions of our time: What kind of future do we want to build? Opening September 3, 2026, Reality Check brings together artists, researchers, technologists, and students to examine how artificial intelligence […]
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 an evening of music, movement, and community as they celebrate the start of the […]
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 / Anishinabek Porcupine Quill Art, the exhibition features nearly 90 artworks drawn from both public […]
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 place Friday, April 24 from 4:30–6:00 p.m., where visitors can try the experience […]
The MSU Museum invites the public to an opening reception for What If We Kissed in the Shadows of Beaumont Tower?: Connecting Generations through MSU Student Traditions on Friday, April 24 from 4:30–6:00 p.m. The exhibition, developed by students in Michigan State University’s Museum Studies program, offers a dynamic exploration of student life and traditions […]
The MSU Museum invites the public to a timely and thought-provoking talk with artist Tim Guthrie on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Presented as part of the Museum’s Blurred Realities exhibition, this program explores how artificial intelligence, bias, and digital media are reshaping how we understand truth. Through a talk and guided tour […]