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The MSU Museum is an innovative and experimental collaboratory that exists to catalyze creativity. Here, people can openly explore, express, and experiment with ideas across disciplines and interests, and indulge their natural curiosity about the world.
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Spartans, good luck with finals week! We hope everyone is staying safe and warm while they study 💚
A cozy scene with a mug balanced on a soft white blanket in front of a window on a winter day. A book in the foreground has blurred words and twinkle lights wrap around the entire scene, giving it a soft warm glow.
December 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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On October 23, the MSU Museum hosted students from Everett, East Lansing, and Waverly High Schools as part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s 2025 National Youth Summit. Learn more:
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MSU Museum Participated in the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s 2025 National Youth Summit
On October 23, the Michigan State University (MSU) Museum hosted students from Everett, East Lansing, and Waverly High Schools as part of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History’s 2025 National Youth Summit.
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December 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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This is the LAST week to visit "Physical Spells," an interactive exhibition by @MSUFCU Arts Power Up artist-in-residence Violeta López López! The exhibition explores the connections between nuclear physics and linguistics.
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Physical Spells [The Wor(l)d in the Atom]
Discover Physical Spells, an interactive exhibition by MSUFCU Arts Power Up artist-in-residence Violeta López López. Using video games, VR, and immersive installations, the exhibition explores the…
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December 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Support our student CoLaborators this Giving Tuesday! Our CoLaborators, an interdisciplinary group of undergraduate and graduate students, have played a vital role in shaping the Museum’s engagement efforts. By supporting the CoLaborators, you are investing in the next generation:
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A Black MSU student, an MSU Museum CoLaborator, wearing a green t-shirt and black vest, leans over a table with her long brunette hair cascading over her shoulders and across her face as she explains various canisters seen in the foreground to visitors.
December 2, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Indigenous Quill Art exhibition will be on display at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis from December 13, 2025 – March 29, 2026!
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Gaawii Eta-Go Aawizinoo Gaawiye Mkakoons: It’s Not Just A Quillbox
Discover Anishinaabe artistry and tradition in this traveling exhibition.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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Happy holidays! Our pop-up exhibition at 311 Abbot, "Physical Spells," will be closed Wednesday, November 26- Saturday, November 29, 2025. We will reopen on Tuesday, December 2. Thank you!
White text on image reads "Temporarily closed: Wednesday, November 26-Saturday, 29, 2025" Screenshot from Unity video software showing the timeline of the Sephor interactive experience as a long visual of lungs, ears, and other objects on a cloudy background. Text on image reads "Physcial Spells [The Wor(l)d in the Atom]"
November 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Tomorrow, the cadre X MSU Museum collaboration returns at 311 Abbot! Doors open at 6:00 PM, first DJ set begins 7:00 PM. Come out to hear 4dmort3m, leadbuyexample, Dig, and JaneofArc! Register: bit.ly/cadre_3
A stylized poster in blue halftones and dots showing a DJ using an electronic turntable, headphones around his neck. Text on image reads "the cadre X MSU Museum: An electronic music event on November 22, 2025 from 6-11PM at 311 Abbot on the 6th Floor. Register at museum.msu.edu"
November 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to "Echoes of the Earth: Native American Drumming Traditions" with Daniel Jackson and Dr. Kevin Leonard! We can't wait to continue the series on Saturday with the Hand Drum Building Workshop led by Lee Smith!
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On a stage in front of a screen and a blue, chevron-patterned curtain, a woman in a dark red dress stands at a wooden lectern with a microphone, introducing two seated gentlemen. In the middle, the moderator wears a tan blazer and jeans while the guest on the far right wears a tan and black plaid shirt, glasses, and jeans. A Native American man of the of The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan stands in front of a large wooden drum. He wears a tan and black plaid shirt and black glasses, holding a microphone in his right hand and gesturing to several drumsticks with his left that sit on the surface of the drum. Painted around the drum are illustrations of flowers and wide lacing the connects the hide surface on the top and bottom. A wide view of a stage, focusing on a large decorated wood and hide drum resting on wooden supports on a table covered in a black cloth. Behind the drum, two men holding microphones stand and discuss the items on the table. The moderator wears a tan blazer and jeans while the guest on the right wears a tan and black plaid shirt, glasses, and jeans. A Native American man of the of The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan stands in front of a large wooden drum. He wears a tan and black plaid shirt and black glasses, beating a large drum with a black drumstick. Around the surface of the drum are illustrations of flowers and wide lacing the connects the hide surface on the top and bottom.
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Discover "Physical Spells," an interactive exhibition by @MSUFCU Arts Power Up artist-in-residence Violeta López López. The exhibition explores the connections between nuclear physics and linguistics.

Video by MSU Museum student CoLaborator Sam Booth: youtu.be/VuQ6GNud7uM?...
Physical Spells [The Wor(l)d in the Atom]
Discover Physical Spells, an interactive exhibition by MSUFCU Arts Power Up artist-in-residence Violeta López López. Using video games, VR, and immersive installations, the exhibition explores the…
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November 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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One week from today, experience the cadre again at 311 Abbot! bit.ly/cadre_3
A stylized poster in blue halftones and dots showing a DJ using an electronic turntable, headphones around his neck. Text on image reads "the cadre X MSU Museum: An electronic music event on November 22, 2025 from 6-11PM at 311 Abbot on the 6th Floor. Register at museum.msu.edu"
November 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Please join us in welcoming Dr. Stacey Camp to the MSU Museum as the Curator of Archaeology! An accomplished historical archaeologist and professor in MSU’s Department of Anthropology, Dr. Camp brings a wealth of experience in research, teaching, and public engagement. Read more: buff.ly/UgdtBGK
Woman with long brown hair wearing a short-sleeved blue knit top and beige pants, standing indoors near a glass railing, smiling at the camera.
November 13, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Ignite Talks MSU speaker Alex Guo was featured by the College of Arts and Letters! "Words that Ignite and Unite: Student Research Explores How Language Builds Community and Advocates for Change" Read here: buff.ly/837aD6e
Words that Ignite and Unite: Student Research Explores How Language Builds Community and Advocates for Change
Alex Guo, a third-year undergraduate student in the College of Arts & Letters at Michigan State University, is researching the power of language to build community and advocate for change. With dual…
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November 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Missed the 5th Ignite Talks MSU? Check out the video now on our YouTube channel!
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Submissions for the 6th Ignite Talks MSU are NOW OPEN! 1 idea. 5 minutes. 20 slides. 15-second auto-advance. Can you do it? buff.ly/o3tozg8
A black microphone on a red gradient background. White text on image reads “IGNITE TALKS MSU” in bold letters.
November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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In recognition of Veterans Day, please note that our exhibition "Physical Spells [The Wor(l)d in the Atom]" at 311 Abbot will be closed on November 11.
Text on top reads "Temporarily Closed for Veterans Day, November 11." Background: Screenshot from Unity video software showing the timeline of the Sephor interactive experience as a long visual of lungs, ears, and other objects on a cloudy background. Text on image reads "Physcial Spells [The Wor(l)d in the Atom] An Art Installation by MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist in Residence, Violeta López López. September 4-December 6, 2025. 311 Abbot (6th Floor) East Lansing, Mi. Register at museum.msu.edu." Contains the MSU Museum, MSUFCU, ArtsMSU, and Facility for Rare Isotope Beams MSU logos.
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Happy National STEM/STEAM Day! Have you visited "Physical Spells [The Wor(l)d in the Atom]" yet at our pop-up space in 311 Abbot? Be sure to check out this interactive exhibition that playfully explores the connections between physics and linguistics: buff.ly/3jTfEyX
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In a dark exhibit space, a woman wearing a black sweater and jeans with her long brunette hair down stands with her hands crossed. Around her hang many game controllers glowing in green, red, and blue. A visitor to the MSU Museum exhibit wears a white VR eyepiece and holds a white controller in each hand. Leaning on the pedestal, an MSU Museum student employee wearing an MSU Museum black and green shirt stands ready to assist. Visitors to the MSU Museum temporary exhibit jangle keys and make noises into the microphone while smiling and laughing. Center, a woman with long wavy brunette hair, wearing a burgandy sweater and forest green shirt, holds keys up to the microphone. Behind her, a man wearing a pink polo claps his hands. Screenshot from Unity video software showing the timeline of the Sephor interactive experience as a long visual of lungs, ears, and other objects on a cloudy background. Text on image reads "Physcial Spells [The Wor(l)d in the Atom] An Art Installation by MSUFCU Arts Power Up Artist in Residence, Violeta López López. September 4-December 6, 2025. 311 Abbot (6th Floor) East Lansing, Mi. Register at museum.msu.edu." Contains the MSU Museum, MSUFCU, ArtsMSU, and Facility for Rare Isotope Beams MSU logos.
November 8, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Thank you to everyone who attended our 5th Ignite Talks MSU! The event was an amazing success. For more photos, visit our Flickr: buff.ly/hixwfqs
You can also submit your idea for our next Ignite Talks MSU: buff.ly/o3tozg8
A diverse group of ten people posing on stage together for a photograph. A collage of nine photos of MSU students holding microphones as they present at Ignite Talks MSU. Top left to right, undergraduate student Ishitha Teluguntla in a black blazer, graduate student James Morrison in a blue button-up, and PhD student Jutamas Suwannawat in a black blazer with teal shirt. Middle left to right, PhD candidate Diego S. Granados-Villanueva in a blue blazer, PhD student Rachel Lau in a blue sweater vest and white long-sleeved shirt, and undergraduate Justin Jaraczewski in a white button-up. Bottom left to right, PhD candidate Moldir Moldagaliyeva with a teal sweater tied around her shoulders, undergraduate Alex Guo in a black dress, and graduate student Morgan van den Berg in a red and white sleeveless dress with red bows. Diverse audience members smile as they watch Ignite Talks MSU presenters. The camera focuses on a young white woman with long brunette hair, while two Asian women can be seen sitting behind her. More audience members fill the frame, faces blurred. A collage of two images. Top, a black microphone on a red gradient background. White text on image reads “IGNITE TALKS MSU” in bold letters. Bottom, a view from the audience at the 5th Ignite Talks MSU, showing the full room and a view of the stage where the presentation reads "ethnocentrism BUY LOCAL" in colorful letters. A student with long brunette hair and a white outfit presents next to a banner that reads "Ignite Talks"
November 5, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Ready to win some scary good prizes at our upcoming UNWIND?! Join us on November 7 from 7-9 PM at 311 Abbot for games, goodies, and good food! 🍕 Register: bit.ly/unwind_3
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Multiple books, games, and a keyboard sit on a table, including Wingspan, several video game cookbooks, and Family Feud. Semicircle designs in blue and orange spell out "Unwind"
October 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the MSU Museum in collaboration with the MSU Native American Institute and the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center presents a two-day program honoring the cultural and spiritual significance of Native American drumming. Learn more: buff.ly/4FWkUHp
On a pale yellow background, brown text reads "Hand Drum Building Workshop on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8AM-12PM at the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center on 5153 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864." Includes a portrait of the workshop leader, a man with glasses and a beard, in a circle shape. A graphic of a traditional drum is in the background and logos in the bottom right corner. On a pale blue background, green text reads "Hand Drum Building Workshop on Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 1-5PM at the Nokomis Cultural Heritage Center on 5153 Marsh Rd, Okemos, MI 48864." Includes a portrait of the workshop leader, a man with glasses and a beard, in a circle shape. A graphic of a traditional drum is in the background and logos in the bottom right corner.
October 30, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Thank you to all our AMAZING speakers who made our fifth Ignite Talks MSU a smashing success! We loved your presentations 🎤 ❤️
A group of nine diverse students pose with MSU Museum employee, Abbie Stevens in a stage
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
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Loving the view of autumn on campus from our new windows in the MSU Museum! We can't wait until reopening time in January!
A tall, gothic collegiate tower in red brick and white stone with a clock sits on MSU's campus on a beautiful fall day, surrounded by trees with changing leaves. Sidewalks crisscross green lawn. A view from a window framed by red and brown bricks. In the distance, a brick and glass building can be seen peeking out from behind a tree with changing green-to-yellow leaves. The MSU Main Library is seen in the distance from a window at the MSU Museum. Tall windows built into marble and white wall look out over a beautiful fall day with trees changing their leaves against a blue sky.
October 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Ignite Talks MSU is THIS WEEK on October 29 at 311 Abbot from 7-8:30 PM! Come see our 10 research rockstars present in fun, fast-paced presentations! Don't forget to register: buff.ly/DEDCmvu
A black microphone on a red gradient background. White text on image reads “IGNITE TALKS MSU” in bold letters. A second column in white text reads “Wednesday, October 29 7:00-8:30PM, 6th Floor, 311 Abbot, East Lansing, MI. Register at museum.msu.edu” Features the MSU Museum CoLab Studio, Ignite MSU, and MSUFCU logos.
October 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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The fifth edition of Ignite Talks MSU is coming up fast, October 29 at 311 Abbot from 7-8:30 PM! Come see our 10 research rockstars present in fun, fast-paced presentations! Don't forget to register: buff.ly/DEDCmvu
A black microphone on a red gradient background. White text on image reads “IGNITE TALKS MSU” in bold letters. A second column in white text reads “Wednesday, October 29 7:00-8:30PM, 6th Floor, 311 Abbot, East Lansing, MI. Register at museum.msu.edu” Features the MSU Museum CoLab Studio, Ignite MSU, and MSUFCU logos.
October 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Featuring our final Ignite Talks MSU Speaker Morgan van den Berg, presenting “Parasitic AI: How machines feed on our vulnerabilities." She is a graduate student in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, College of Communication Arts and Sciences. Register: buff.ly/VL6bCBw
October 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Featuring Ignite Talks MSU Speaker Ishitha Teluguntla, presenting “What Happens When Brain Cells Go Rogue.” Ishitha is an undergraduate student in the Dept of Neuroscience, Lyman Briggs College & Osteopathic Medical Scholars Program. Hear this and other talks on October 29: buff.ly/VL6bCBw
A closeup of a microphone against a bright red background. In a speech bubble shape, a photo of a young woman with curly long black hair against a background of green ferns. Text on image reads "Ignite Talks MSU" and introduces the person in the photo. A black microphone on a red gradient background. White text on image reads “IGNITE TALKS MSU” in bold letters. A second column in white text reads “Wednesday, October 29 7:00-8:30PM, 6th Floor, 311 Abbot, East Lansing, MI. Register at museum.msu.edu” Features the MSU Museum CoLab Studio, Ignite MSU, and MSUFCU logos.
October 18, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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We're prepping the raffle items for UNWIND | Move Your Way! 👀 Happening tomorrow at IM Circle from 7-9:00 PM, register now for free food, trivia, fitness, and fun at our wellness party: bit.ly/unwind_2
Wellness items sit on a table under glowing lights, including a neon ghost lamp, rainbow neon lamp, water bottle, journals, a yoga mat, and a mini zen garden kit. On a white background, quarter circle shapes in shades of blue with scattered orange highlights spell "UNWIND" in a creative way. Other text reads "Unwind, Your once a month exhale from 7-9 PM RESTORE: Move Your Way at IM Circle on 10/17. Register at museum.msu.edu." Features MSU Museum and MSUFCU logos in the bottom right.
October 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM