Ruby Bridges, Brown v. Board of Education, and The Greater Lansing Sites of Conscience Project

A quilt made in tribute to Ruby Bridges, a 1954 Supreme Court decision, and The Greater Lansing Sites of Conscience Project. What do they all…

Revisiting Verger’s Dahomey: A Photographic Contrast

This exhibit presents a photographic contrast between the images of Pierre Verger, the French photojournalist who immersed himself in the lives, customs, and beliefs of…

Ahmed “Kathy” Kathrada: A South African Activist for Non-Racialism & Democracy

Nelson Mandela's prison mate, confidante, parliamentary counselor and friend Ahmed Kathrada is the subject of this exhibition. The story of the renowned advocate for freedom,…

Adventures in Time and the 3rd Dimension: Through the Stereoscope

See a companion exhibit featuring more historical artifacts at the MSU Federal Credit Union headquarters, 3777 West Road in East Lansing. The MSU Museum will…

East Lansing Modern, 1940 – 1970

East Lansing itself is on exhibit at the Michigan State University Museum as “East Lansing Modern, 1940-1970“ explores the city’s place in Michigan’s modern design…

Materializing Mandela’s Legacy

Nelson Mandela has spent a lifetime championing human rights and social justice. Each year, Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated on his birthday, July 18, with a…

VOICE

Even before arriving at the MSU Museum for field trips, class projects or family outings, visitors are helping shape their exhibit experience. Visitors will be…

Sun-up to Sundown: Selections from the Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives Collection

Work shapes our lives. When we meet strangers, our first question is "what do you do?" We are not asking about their non-work activities as…

2012 Great Lakes Folk Festival Rewind

Now open in the East Ground Floor Gallery: "2012 Great Lakes Folk Festival Rewind: Photography by Raymond Holt, Patrick Kerwin, Patrick T. Power, and Pearl…