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MSU Museum

4.4(468)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 468 reviews (Google rating)Museum
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
(517) 355-2370 Directions museum.msu.edu

Quick facts

MSU Museum is a museum at 409 W Circle Dr in East Lansing, MI, open Tue–Sat from 10:00 AM. Call +1517-355-2370 for details.

Address
409 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone
+1517-355-2370
Hours today
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About MSU Museum

MSU Museum at 409 W Circle Dr in East Lansing, MI is a Smithsonian-affiliated museum showcasing scientific and cultural artifacts, fossils, and research. Its stated scope includes both scientific and cultural material, with fossils among the items on display. The museum has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 468 reviews; that figure reflects visitor ratings rather than a description of any particular exhibition.

For a visit, the listed facilities include on-site parking, free street parking, and paid options in both a parking lot and on the street. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking, and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. Restrooms and on-site services are available, but the museum does not have a restaurant. These practical details accompany a museum whose stated focus is artifacts, fossils, and research.

Known for

  • Smithsonian affiliation
  • Scientific and cultural artifacts
  • Fossils and research
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom
  • On-site and street parking

Google rating breakdown

472 ratings on Google. Ratings and counts are Google's, not ours.

  • 5★303
  • 4★101
  • 3★34
  • 2★16
  • 1★18

What people mention

Topics counted across Google reviews.

  • free admission×26
  • dinosaurs×20
  • college campus location×12
  • donations encouraged×10
  • fossils×9
  • small museum×4
  • taxidermy×3
  • interactive exhibits×3
  • informative staff×2
  • beautifully curated exhibit×2

People also search for

  • Michigan History Center4.7 (1,124)
  • MSU Department of History
  • Museum MUSE
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What reviewers say elsewhere

  • “I appreciate that the museum is free and I also liked the temporary exhibit on weaving porcupine quills into artwork. Otherwise parking is a nightmare. There is no signage in the museum to inform the visitor that there are more exhibits …”

    — Michael Miller, September 22, 2026 · google

  • “Remember that conquistador body armor with the cannonball hole right through the middle of it? Or the giant Tenochtitlan model? I feel those were pretty memorable? Will the same be said with exhibits on AI in 30 years? Time will tell. …”

    — christian, September 20, 2026 · google

  • “My friend and I decided to visit the museum during its grand re-opening event. It was packed! Parking is tricky. I have difficulty with mobility at times and so does my friend. There were no handicap parking spaces in front of the museum…”

    — Laura Rakowski-Cole, September 10, 2026 · google

  • “Can a renovation produce a worse experience? According to MSU Today after a 18 month/$28 million renovation, "The Michigan State University Museum ushered in a new era on Jan. 14 (2026), reopening after undergoing its first major renova…”

    — Robert Maihofer II, August 15, 2026 · google

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MSU Museum — frequently asked

Is MSU Museum open on Mondays?
No — MSU Museum is closed on Mondays.
Where is MSU Museum?
MSU Museum is at 409 W Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48823.
What is the phone number for MSU Museum?
You can reach MSU Museum on +1517-355-2370.

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