The MSU Museum is pleased to announce the extension of Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music, an immersive exhibition exploring Detroit’s role as the birthplace of Techno and its deep connections to Afrofuturism. Originally set to close at the end of April 2025, the exhibition will now remain on view through July 12, 2025, at the Museum’s temporary location at 311 Abbot Road in downtown East Lansing.
“This exhibition represents an innovative, interdisciplinary approach to storytelling, co-curated alongside the visionary artists and pioneers of Detroit’s legendary Techno scene,” said Devon Akmon, MSU Museum Director. “The overwhelming response from our community has been truly inspiring, and we’re thrilled to extend the run of this exciting collaboration. This extension allows us to further amplify the voices of Detroit’s creative trailblazers, and continue exploring the powerful intersection of music, technology, and cultural identity.”
At the heart of the exhibition is a 60-minute original sound installation by the Detroit collective Underground Resistance, accompanied by a video installation by artist Andrew Charles Edman (ACE). Additional highlights include vintage magazines, classic Roland drum machines, and a keyboard belonging to Joseph “Amp” Fiddler (1958–2023)—the renowned musician, producer, and Parliament/Funkadelic collaborator whose eclectic career helped shape the foundations of Detroit Techno.
Visitors can also experience select exhibition content through the Bloomberg Connects app, a new free digital guide that expands access to arts and culture institutions around the world. The MSU Museum’s guide features extended content from Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music along with highlights from its collections, past exhibitions, and public programs.
Building on the momentum of the extended run, the Museum will present a live DJ set by John Collins of Underground Resistance. Additional programming includes a panel discussion featuring Carl Craig and Underground Resistance founder Mike Banks, followed by a special DJ performance by Carl Craig.
Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music is free and open to the public through July 12, 2025.
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