Field Trip Resource Guide
Michigan State University Museum
Last Update: September 2008
| Name of Institution | Michigan State University Museum |
|---|---|
| Address | The Michigan State University Museum is located on West Circle Drive, immediately east of Beaumont Tower and just north of the Main Library. |
| City, State, Zip | East Lansing, MI 48824 |
| Phone# | School groups must schedule visits through the tour coordinator at 517/432-1472, or FAX 517/432-2846 |
| URL, if available | www.museum.msu.edu |
| E-mail, if available | tours(at)museum.msu.edu |
| Date(s) of Operation | The MSU Museum is closed on University holidays and holiday weekends. |
| Hours of Operation | Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
| Price of Admission (adult, child), if any | Admission to the Museum is free; there is a suggested donation of $4.00 for adults. |
| Brief Description of Facility | The museum, founded in 1857, is one of the oldest museums in the Midwest and is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The museum is a public steward for 2.5 million objects or specimens of cultural and natural history from around the world. It serves as a major state repository for the Department of Natural Resources (biological collections) and the Bureau of History (archaeological collections) and is the home of the Michigan Traditional Arts Program, a statewide program in partnership with Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs. |