MSU Museum

MSU Museum
MSU Museum Main Entrance
MSU Museum is located in Michigan
MSU Museum
Location within Michigan
MSU Museum is located in the United States
MSU Museum
MSU Museum (the United States)
Established1857 (1857)
LocationMichigan State University, East Lansing, MI, US
Coordinates42°43′53″N 84°28′54″W / 42.7315°N 84.4816°W / 42.7315; -84.4816
AccreditationAmerican Alliance of Museums
DirectorDevon Akmon
Curator
  • Julian C. Chambliss
  • C. Kurt Dewhurst
  • Michael Gottfried
  • Barbara Lundrigan
  • Marsha MacDowell
  • Mary Worrall
ArchitectBowd–Munson Company
Websitemuseum.msu.edu

The Michigan State University Museum most commonly referred to as the MSU Museum is Michigan State University's oldest museum formed in 1857.[1] It is the state of Michigan's first Smithsonian Affiliate.[2][3] It was formed to support the work of the university and is also known for hosting the Great Lakes Quilt Center.

  1. ^ "About the Museum – MSU Museum". Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "MSU Museum". www.lansing.org. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Affiliate Directory". Smithsonian Affiliations. Retrieved January 25, 2023.