Michigan State University Museum

08/31/2026

Our popular silent disco 🪩 at Beal Botanical Garden is back! For one night only, the MSU Museum transforms the Beal Botanical Garden into an open-air dance floor. Grab a pair of wireless headphones, choose your favorite music channel, and dance the night away while meeting fellow Spartans in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. https://bit.ly/9_3_26

08/30/2026

Welcome back, Spartans! 🎉 We're working on brand new exhibitions and we can't wait to show you! We also have a full calendar of events for you, including the upcoming Silent Disco at the Beal Botanical Garden 👀

08/28/2026

TONIGHT!
Vaux x MSU Museum
A Night of Electronic Music and Sound
Experience an evening of electronic music as the MSU Museum partners with Vaux Collective for a night celebrating sound, creativity, and community.

Featuring sets spanning house, tech house, techno, and UK garage, the evening will showcase music curated by Dr. Cookie, Esmii, and katnip, creating an immersive atmosphere for dancing, listening, and connecting.
Join us for this free event at the MSU Museum.

Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.
Music: 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Location: MSU Museum Commons

For the latest event updates, follow .vaux.collective on Instagram.
https://bit.ly/8_28_26

08/27/2026

We got a sneak peek of the sound testing for Sample Rate, part of the upcoming exhibition "Reality Check." This interactive exhibit by Summer Krinsky will explore the role of technology in creativity and art. Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes of this exhibit and the other exhibits that are part of "Reality Check!"

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day to MSU's favorite pup, Zeke V!
Zeke the Wonderdog

08/24/2026

Vaux x MSU Museum
A Night of Electronic Music and Sound
Experience an evening of electronic music as the MSU Museum partners with Vaux Collective for a night celebrating sound, creativity, and community.

Featuring sets spanning house, tech house, techno, and UK garage, the evening will showcase music curated by Dr. Cookie, Esmii, and katnip, creating an immersive atmosphere for dancing, listening, and connecting.
Join us for this free event at the MSU Museum.
Friday, September 28, 2026
Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.
Music: 8:00–11:00 p.m.
Location: MSU Museum Commons

For the latest event updates, follow .vaux.collective on Instagram.
https://bit.ly/8_28_26

Please note: The MSU Museum will be closed August 11–26 for exhibition installation. Regular hours will resume Thursday, August 27. We look forward to welcoming you back!

08/22/2026

The MSU Museum’s 2025–26 Annual Report is here!

From reopening our doors following a major renovation to launching new exhibitions and programs, advancing research and collections work, creating opportunities for students, and finding new ways to connect people with ideas and one another, it has been an exciting year at the Museum.

https://museum.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/MSUM_AnnualReport_25-26_Accessible.pdf

08/19/2026

Happy !

Here are some of our favorite photos from the MSU Museum. While we are temporarily closed for exhibition installation, we are looking back at some favorite moments as we prepare to make new ones when we reopen on August 27.

08/14/2026

Thank you, Vatsal, and best wishes on your next adventure!
Today we are saying goodbye and thank you to one of our amazing student employees. During his time at the MSU Museum, Vatsal played an important role in our RFID accessibility project in Habitat Hall, helping create a more accessible and engaging experience for Museum visitors.