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A collage of four photos. Top left, Dr. IndigiNerd wearing a tradtional red shirt with polka-dot pattern, beige vest, beaded turquoise necklace, and rectangular square glasses. He has short hair and stands outdoors in front of rolling hills and a backdrop of mountains. Top right, a photo of Esther Belin wearing a white shirt with black circular patterns, a large necklace, and hoop earrings. Her black hair is worn down past her shoulders and she poses, smiling, our outdoors. Bottom left, ishKode poses for a photo wearing a red floral bandana, black jacket, and beaded mario mushroom necklace. He flashes a "rock and roll" symbol with his hands, posing in an urban setting. Bottom right, a photo of a quillwork basket in nature beige and dark brown.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

The Michigan State University Museum will celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November with three public programs featuring Indigenous poets, storytellers, and artists whose work connects cultural traditions with contemporary creative expression. Through poetry, Indigenous futurisms, and hip-hop, the programs explore how
On a black background, serif text reads "Specimens & Stories" but the ampersand is replaced with a snake curling into the same shape. A decorative swoop at the bottom shows a macro photo of brown and black feathers.

New Exhibition Reveals the Stories Behind Natural Science Collections

Every specimen has a story to tell. Opening October 27 at the Michigan State University Museum, Specimens and Stories explores how preserved animals reveal new insights into biodiversity, environmental change, and scientific discovery. From documenting Michigan's changing landscapes to revealing the
The National Youth Summit convened students, educators, and museum professionals for conversations about leadership, civic engagement, and community impact.

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

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

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
Graphic promoting the MSU Museum exhibition Reality Check, featuring the title above seven colorful, radiating bands with circular technology-inspired symbols. Text reads: “September 3–December 12, 2026. Main Gallery. museum.msu.edu.”

“Reality Check” Opens at the MSU Museum

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

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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