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MSU Board of Trustees approves essential MSU Museum infrastructure upgrades
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...
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New Podcast Exploring Techno’s Legacy and Afrofuturist Vision in Detroit
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.
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Recognizing Amp Fiddler: On the Street and in the Gallery
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

Indigenous Quill Art Exhibition at Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Museum
The first major traveling exhibition dedicated to Anishinabe porcupine quill art is now on view at the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society Museum in Harbor Springs, Michigan. Titled Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons / It’s Not Just a Quill Box /

Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music Extended Through July 12
The MSU Museum is pleased to announce the extension of Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music, an immersive exhibition exploring Detroit’s role as the birthplace of Techno and its deep connections to Afrofuturism. Originally set to close at the end

MSU Museum CoLab Studio Announces Open Call for Singularity Exhibition
The MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio invites artists, scholars, and creators worldwide to submit proposals for Singularity, an upcoming exhibition and public programming series. This exhibition will explore the potential consequences of a speculative future where artificial intelligence matches or surpasses human

MSU Museum Honors Detroit’s Female DJs for Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the MSU Museum presents Her Sound, Her City: Detroit’s Women Shaping Electronic Music, a special two-part event on Thursday, March 20, 2025, recognizing the women who have helped define Detroit’s electronic music scene. The evening