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A panel of five speakers sits on a stage in front of a large screen displaying "Education Opportunity National Youth Summit 2025" at Michigan State University Museum. The audience, composed mostly of young people, is seated at round tables in a conference room, some listening attentively while others look at their phones or talk.

MSU Museum Participated in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s 2025 National Youth Summit

On October 23, the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum hosted students from Everett, East Lansing, and Waverly High Schools as part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s 2025 National Youth Summit. As the first Smithsonian Affiliate in Michigan, the
Interior view of a modern museum lobby with a sleek reception desk labeled "MuSeUm" and a mannequin seated behind a computer. The back wall features green paint with signage reading “WELCOME Your Creative Collaboration starts here!” and a screen displaying a program titled “BUILDING A LEGACY.” To the right, there is a large poster of diverse students with the phrase “EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS,” two green armchairs, and another mannequin standing near a wall with vertical "MuSeUm" branding. The space has polished concrete floors and minimalist lighting.

MSU Museum Reopens January 14 with a Vision for the Future

The Michigan State University Museum will reopen to the public on January 14, 2026, marking a bold new chapter for one of MSU’s most historic institutions. Established in 1857, the Museum reemerges after its first major renovation in more than 75
Visitors in a dark room watching an exhibition slideshow with the MSU Museum logo showing on a white screen.

Welcome Dr. Stacey Camp to the MSU Museum

The Michigan State University (MSU) Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stacey Camp as Curator of Archaeology. An accomplished historical archaeologist and professor in MSU’s Department of Anthropology, Dr. Camp brings a wealth of experience in research, teaching,

Native American Heritage Month Events

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
A black microphone on a red gradient background. White text on image reads “IGNITE TALKS MSU” in bold letters. A second column in white text reads “Wednesday, October 29 7:00-8:30PM, 6th Floor, 311 Abbot, East Lansing, MI. Register at museum.msu.edu” Features the MSU Museum CoLab Studio, Ignite MSU, and MSUFCU logos.

A Dynamic Platform for Students to Share Their Research

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
Cover of the graphic novel Through Fences, featuring a collage of illustrated scenes viewed through a chain-link fence. The title appears in bold white letters across the center. The illustrations depict diverse characters and moments, including a doctor, a police officer, a person with a backpack in a field, and various stylized faces expressing different emotions. The bottom text reads: "Written by Frederick Luis Aldama, Illustrated by Oscar Garza."

Beyond Borders with Dr. Frederick Luis Aldama

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.
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