The MSU Museum is starting an 18-month renovation project on July 1, 2024. During the temporary building closure, the Museum will continue facilitating and creating experiences at the nexus of the arts, sciences, cultures, and technologies.
The first major traveling exhibition featuring Anishinabe porcupine quill art is now on view at the Ziibiwing Center, Mount Pleasant, MI (Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan). The exhibition showcases over 90 works drawn from private and public sources, including selections from the MSU Museum’s collection. This exhibition, led by Minnie Wabanimkee, a tribal elder […]
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum, in partnership with the Native American Institute and WKAR, is excited to host Indigenous Hip Hop: Frank Waln’s Journey of Music, Activism, and Resilience on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 6:00 – 7:30 PM at the WKAR Studio in the Communications Arts […]
The Michigan State University Museum (MSU) is excited to announce the lineup for Ignite Talks MSU, an engaging and fast-paced event showcasing the research of MSU’s talented student researchers. The event will take place on October 30, 2024, at 311 Abbot in downtown East Lansing. Ignite Talks MSU gives ten selected students just five minutes […]
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is pleased to announce the opening of an exhibition by Berlin-based Studio Korinsky, inspired by Abel Korinsky’s MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist-in-Residence. The exhibition will launch the Museum’s new temporary space at 311 Abbot in downtown East Lansing. A public opening reception will take place on Saturday, October 5, […]
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is set to participate in the 11th annual Smithsonian National Youth Summit, to be held on September 20, 2024, for high school students and MSU undergraduates. This year’s theme is “Elections & Politics.” Organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History in collaboration with Smithsonian Affiliations, the summit […]
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is thrilled to announce a launch event commemorating a new programming space at 311 Abbot in downtown East Lansing while the Museum undergoes building renovations. This special event will not only celebrate these important milestones but also highlight the MSU Museum’s commitment to exploring and shaping the future of […]
The Michigan State University Museum (MSU Museum) is excited to announce a new lineup of First Fridays programs designed specifically for college students. These engaging and interactive events are set to take place on the first Friday of each month, starting in September, and promise an unforgettable experience filled with mystery, celebrations, food, games, and […]
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum has been awarded a significant grant of $190,132 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as part of a nationwide initiative to improve community services in museums. This grant is part of a larger $3.3 million fund distributed among 18 projects across the country. The awarded grant […]
Michigan State University (MSU) Museum’s CoLab studio invites proposals for Blurred Realities, an upcoming exhibition and public programming series set to challenge and explore the boundaries of reality and perception. Artists, scholars, and creators from around the world are invited to submit proposals by November 15, 2024. Blurred Realities will delve into contemporary questions surrounding […]
The MSU Museum is excited to host two Leadership for Change Interns for the summer 2024, a program developed and led by Smithsonian Affiliations. This initiative places young leaders in intern positions at Smithsonian and Affiliate organizations across the country, empowering museums to effect positive change within their communities. “We are looking forward to collaborating […]