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MSU Museum Celebrates 25 Years as Michigan’s First Smithsonian Affiliate

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The MSU Museum is celebrating 25 years as Michigan’s first Smithsonian Affiliate, marking a milestone in a partnership that has connected Michigan State University students, faculty, and communities with one of the world’s leading cultural institutions while contributing the University’s own research, collections, and...
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MSU Museum Celebrates 25 Years as Michigan’s First Smithsonian Affiliate

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The MSU Museum is celebrating 25 years as Michigan’s first Smithsonian Affiliate, marking a milestone in a partnership that has connected Michigan State University students, faculty, and communities with one of the world’s leading cultural institutions while contributing the University’s own
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Speculative Futures: Exploring Latinx Futures

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The MSU Museum will welcome acclaimed comic artist and writer Terry Blas for Speculative Futures | Latinx Futures in Comics on Thursday, September 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Commons at the MSU Museum. Presented in celebration of Hispanic
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“Reality Check” Opens at the MSU Museum

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As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms how we work, create, communicate, and make decisions, the MSU Museum invites visitors to consider one of the defining questions of our time: What kind of future do we want to build? Opening September 3, 2026,
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Unwind Series: Silent Disco Under the Stars

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The MSU Museum will launch Unwind, a monthly series designed to help students relax, connect, and recharge, with a Silent Disco in the Beal Botanical Garden on Thursday, September 3, at 7:00 p.m. The free event will welcome MSU students for
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Anishinaabe Quill Art Exhibition Makes Final Tour Stop at MSU Museum

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The first major traveling exhibition dedicated to Anishinaabe porcupine quill art will end its tour at the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum. Titled Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons / It’s Not Just a Quill Box / Anishinaabe Gaak Gaawiiyikewin Zhichiganan /
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RFID Accessibility Launch in Habitat Hall

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MSU Museum Launches RFID-Enabled Accessibility Experience in Habitat Hall The Michigan State University Museum invites visitors to experience a new, technology-driven approach to accessibility with the launch of its RFID-enabled audio description system in Habitat Hall. A special public celebration will take
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