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 […]
American Alliance of Museums Appoints MSU Museum Director to Key Leadership Position The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, today announced new board members and board officers, including MSU Museum’s Director, Devon Akmon, who will be serving as Vice Chair and Secretary. Read More Highlight […]
The Michigan State University Museum is proud to announce the opening of an exhibition celebrating the rich tradition of Indigenous quiltmaking across North America. Everything That Exists Naturally on Earth: Indigenous Quilts from the Michigan State University Museum showcases quilts created by Indigenous artists, capturing the beauty of the natural world and the deep cultural […]
The past meets the present in the MSU Museum’s latest exhibition, “Marking Time: A Year of Spartan Marching Band Traditions.” Curated by the Curatorial Practices class in the Arts and Cultural Management – Museum Studies program, the exhibition showcases artifacts, photographs, and multimedia presentations that illuminate the evolution of the band over the years. This […]
The Immersive Visualization Institute (IVI) Summer Institute is now accepting applications for faculty and graduate students interested in exploring digital display technology platforms at MSU. IVI partnering venues include Abrams Planetarium, the 360 Degree Panoramic Display Space in the Library’s Digital Scholarship Lab, and Science On a Sphere at MSU Museum. Applications are due by […]