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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.

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Past Exhibitions

graphic that says Sounds of Religion.

Sounds of Religion

Jan 27, 2023 – Dec 15, 2023
Sounds of Religion is a Smithsonian exhibition developed in collaboration with MSU Religious Studies Professor Dr. Amy DeRogatis and Dr. Isaac Weiner (OSU), and...
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a photo of a sign on the wall that says Walking Together, Reflections on 2/13. Next to it is a sign of multi-colored sticky notes.

Walking Together: Reflections on 2/13

Mar 24, 2023 – May 5, 2023
The shooting and loss of life that took place on the MSU campus on 2/13 affected all members of our community – students, faculty,...
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Black Bottom Quilt

Voices from Black Bottom, Detroit Community History

Apr 1, 2022 – May 1, 2023
This exhibition features a unique “signature quilt,” created by women from the historic Zion Congregational...
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a graphic that says Knowing Nature, Stories of the Boreal Forest.

Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest

Apr 19, 2023 – Nov 12, 2023
Knowing Nature: Stories of the Boreal Forest/ Historias del bosque boreal is a Smithsonian Traveling exhibit that is making its national premier at the...
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Image of artwork showing hands washing a woman's face surrounded with barrels.

We All Live Downwind

Sep 6, 2022 – Dec 22, 2022
We All Live Downwind is an exhibition of photographic collages created by Detroit artist and legal activist Shanna Merola. Her images are made up...
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