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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
A round, decorative basket with intricate designs. The lid features detailed quill artwork of various natural elements, including birds, leaves, and flowers, arranged in a circular pattern. The basket is tied with a small piece of twine, giving it an organic, handcrafted appearance.

Anishinaabe Quill Art Exhibition Makes Final Tour Stop at MSU Museum

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

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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Student-Curated Exhibition on MSU Traditions

The MSU Museum invites the public to an opening reception for What If We Kissed in the Shadows of Beaumont Tower?: Connecting Generations through MSU Student Traditions on Friday, April 24 from 4:30–6:00 p.m. The exhibition, developed by students in Michigan
Promotional graphic for an event titled "Museum of Alternative History: Gallery Talk with Tim Guthrie." The left side features white text over a red and blue digitally distorted background. The right side shows a blurred image of a modern gallery space with white pedestals and sculptural objects, overlaid with glitch-like effects, evoking themes of revisionist narratives and altered perceptions of history.

What Shapes Truth? Inside the “Museum of Alternative History”

The MSU Museum invites the public to a timely and thought-provoking talk with artist Tim Guthrie on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. Presented as part of the Museum’s Blurred Realities exhibition, this program explores how artificial intelligence, bias, and
Promotional graphic for a poetry slam event titled "Blurred Realities." The text appears in bold, translucent letters against a red and blue distorted digital background, evoking themes of perception, identity, and the merging of virtual and physical worlds. Subtle glitch effects and fragmented visual elements enhance the surreal atmosphere.

Nationally Acclaimed Poet Mahogany L. Browne to Co-Host Poetry Slam

In celebration of National Poetry Month, the MSU Museum invites the community to the Blurred Realities Poetry Slam on April 9, 2026, an evening of original spoken word performance exploring how truth is shaped and challenged in today’s media landscape. Co-hosted
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