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On October 23, the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum hosted students from Everett, East Lansing, and Waverly High Schools as part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s 2025 National Youth Summit. As the first Smithsonian Affiliate in Michigan, the MSU Museum joined institutions nationwide in a deep exploration of educational access and opportunity. […]

The Michigan State University Museum will reopen to the public on January 14, 2026, marking a bold new chapter for one of MSU’s most historic institutions. Established in 1857, the Museum reemerges after its first major renovation in more than 75 years with reimagined spaces designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. The renovation includes […]

The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacey Camp as Curator of Archaeology. An accomplished historical archaeologist and professor in MSU’s Department of Anthropology, Dr. Camp brings a wealth of experience in research, teaching, and public engagement focused on immigration, identity, and labor in the United States. “The […]

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the MSU Museum in collaboration with the MSU Native American Institute and the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center will present a two-day program honoring the cultural and spiritual significance of Native American drumming. The series begins with Echoes of the Earth: Native American Drumming Traditions, a conversation with Daniel […]

The MSU Museum invites the community to experience Ignite Talks MSU, an exciting event where students bring their research to life through fast-paced, five-minute presentations. This semester’s event will take place starting at 7:00PM on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the MSU Museum’s temporary location at 311 Abbot (6th floor) in downtown East Lansing. Ignite […]

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum, in partnership with the MSU Multicultural Center, will present Beyond Borders, a two-part series with distinguished scholar and storyteller Dr. Frederick Luis Aldama on October 2 and 3, 2025. The events invite the campus and community to explore how stories shape culture, identity, […]

The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is partnering with The Cadre, a student-led collective, to present three evenings of electronic music this fall at the Museum’s temporary space at 311 Abbot Road, East Lansing. Performances will take place on September 20, October 24, and November 22, 2025, from 6:00–11:00 PM. Each event will feature four […]

Monthly Moments of Music, Movement, and Mindfulness The MSU Museum is delighted to announce the Unwind series, a monthly program designed to give MSU students opportunities to take breaks and support student wellness and creativity. The series creates opportunities to build community while providing meaningful ways for students to relax, recharge, and reconnect. The first […]

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, respectively. Their appointments mark a significant expansion of the Museum’s curatorial capacity and its […]

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. The exhibition will be on view at the MSU Museum’s temporary space at […]