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 MSU Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate, was selected as one of four organizations participating in a cultural heritage preservation project led by the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. The initiative aims to broaden the visibility of underrepresented local elder African American artisans through the Cultural Sustainability and Legacy Planning for Craft Artists project. […]
Researchers and students from across Michigan State University are coming together at the MSU Museum to celebrate science at the 20th annual Darwin Discovery Day on Saturday, February 10 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Hands-on activities, tours, and special collections will take over all floors of the MSU Museum including behind-the-scenes tours of research collections. Visitors […]
A vibrant and culturally enriching performance by the Peshawbestown Dancers and Singers is set to take center stage on Thursday, February 8th, at RCAH Snyder Hall Theater (362 Bogue St). Doors will open at 6:30 pm, with the performance commencing at 7:00 pm. This special performance, titled “Stories and Reflections from Gichigami (the Big Water),” […]
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum proudly announces the launch of its revamped website, designed to offer visitors an engaging and user-friendly digital experience while providing enhanced accessibility to its diverse collections, exhibitions, and educational resources. Devon Akmon, Director of the MSU Museum, expressed enthusiasm about the website launch, stating, “Our new website represents a […]
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum proudly announces a new exhibition, Domicology – Creating a Sustainable Built Environment. Domicology (DOH-mih-KAHL-uh-jee) is a dynamic field of study examining economic, social, and environmental factors in the built environment. Curated by MSU faculty, staff, and students this exhibition delves into the possibilities for a sustainable future when the […]
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is thrilled to announce a collaboration with the MSU Libraries and various campus units to host distinguished author Curtis Chin in a discussion of his recently released memoir “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.” This special event will take place in the MSU Main Library Green […]
New MSU Museum exhibition uncovers the complex dynamics that shape our food system Access to nutritious food is fundamental to our survival. Yet, according to the United Nations Committee on World Food Security, the combination of “a changing climate, growing global population, rising food prices and environmental stressors will have significant, yet uncertain, impacts on global […]
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 systems. “The MSU Museum is foundational to our campus and is […]
The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is excited to announce two compelling exhibitions featuring faculty research at Michigan State University. VirtualGenome and Domicology – Creating a Sustainable Built Environment, exemplify the Museum’s commitment to serving as a catalyst for interdisciplinary exploration and research. VirtualGenome, currently open in the New Horizons Gallery, presents a Virtual Reality […]
The MSU Museum is the benefactor of a transformative gift of $2 million from the Forest Akers Trust, a major step forward in reimagining how the museum engages with its communities and educates future generations. The generous investment will be used to construct and equip two groundbreaking spaces within the museum — an Immersive Lab […]