Past Exhibitions
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Weaving a Life: The Fiber Art of Margaret Windeknecht
The MSU Museum presents a new acquisition, a collection of weavings by Margaret Windeknecht (1936-2009) in the Entry Hall. Margaret Windeknecht was a creative…
Mark Priest’s ‘The Iron Men’ Joins Workers Culture Collection
On Monday, Feb. 13, the MSU Museum will debut a new addition to its workers culture collection, “The Iron Men,“ a painting by former railroad…
On Equal Terms: EXHIBIT CONSIDERS PRIDE, HARDSHIP FOR WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
A new exhibit at the Michigan State University Museum takes a look at tradeswomen’s 30-year struggle for access and equality in the construction industry. “On…
It started with a rock collection: Charles Darwin, Geologist
Before he formulated his ideas about evolution by natural selection, Charles Darwin considered himself more a geologist than zoologist, and “doing geology“ was one of…
The Wanamaker Collection: A Tribute to Susan Applegate Krouse, 1955-2010
Images documenting Native Americans from 1908-1923, on loan from the Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Indiana University. The renowned Wanamaker Collection consists of more than…
RUTH CLEMENT BOND: QUILT ART, ACTIVISM, AND AN EXTRAORDINARY AFRICAN-AMERICAN LIFE
Ruth Clement Bond (1904-2005) human rights activist, educator, diplomat, and art quilt designer -- was part of an extraordinary family. Despite the racial prejudice and…
Evolution in Action: Hyenas Rule!
Beginning April 22 and throughout the next five years, the MSU Museum presents a series of exhibitions that explore evolution in action. "What Can Evolution…
Echoes of Silent Spring: 50 Years of Environmental Awareness
View Exhibit Panels | View Walking Trail PROGRAMS: Nov. 8, 7 p.m., MSU Main Library: 'Dying to Be Heard' Knight Center for Environmental Journalism documentary,…
Cruisin’ the Fossil Freeway with Artist Ray Troll and Paleontologist Kirk Johnson
Art and Science Work Together to Present Story of Early Life on Earth Traveling Exhibition from Seattle’s Burke Museum Features Art of Ray Troll Cruisin’…