MSU Museum Reopens After $28M Renovation

If you haven't been to the MSU Museum recently, you may hardly recognize it these days!

MSU Museum Reopens After Major Renovations

The MSU Museum reopened in mid-January after closing in July 2024 for major renovations. These were the first major renovations that the museum has received in 75 years.

During that 18-month time period, $28 million was used to make a lot of upgrades, including:

a new HVAC system for better climate control
improved lighting
ADA-compliant restrooms
new windows
more interactive displays
a new opening exhibit
an improved student area

There are so many cool exhibits to see at this museum, including lots of dinosaur bones! What makes this museum really special is there are lots of ways to explore and experiment with some interactive exhibits and displays.

This is definitely the kind of place that is family-friendly while also being budget-friendly because it has free admission! Plus, the museum hosts all kinds of special events throughout the year.

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With all the changes to the museum, if you want to take a sneak peek, look at the gallery below.

Take a Peak in the Newly Renovated MSU Museum

The MSU Museum underwent a huge transformation in the form of some essential infrastructure upgrades, making sure that the museum is safe to house exhibits. There are also new galleries and exhibitions. Take a sneak peak at some of the big changes at the MSU Museum.

Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews

All these changes make the space feel like a brand new museum. The renovations make the space brighter, more inviting, and much more interactive than before.

Whether you're a longtime Lansing resident or just looking for an afternoon of adventure, this revamped spot on campus is definitely worth another visit.

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Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews