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Native American Heritage Month Events

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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 […]

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A Dynamic Platform for Students to Share Their Research

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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 […]

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Beyond Borders with Dr. Frederick Luis Aldama

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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, […]

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MSU Museum & The Cadre Launch Electronic Music Series

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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 […]

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Unwind Series Kicks Off

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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 […]

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MSU Museum Welcomes New Curators

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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 […]

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Physical Spells: The Wor(l)d in the Atom

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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 […]

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New Podcast Exploring Techno’s Legacy and Afrofuturist Vision in Detroit

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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. Hosted by Dr. Julian Chambliss, Professor of English and Val Berryman Curator of History […]

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Recognizing Amp Fiddler: On the Street and in the Gallery

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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 Fiddler Avenue—at the corner of 7 Mile and Revere Avenue in Conant Gardens, the […]

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