Michigan State University Museum
The Michigan State University Museum, more commonly referred to as the MSU Museum, was formed in 1857 at Michigan State University. You will find it in East Lansing. Around it, Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (0.3 mi) comes first on our list.
A museum inside East Lansing
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 16°, with about 50" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in East Lansing
Michigan State University Museum is inside East Lansing, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Detroit
Detroit is about 74 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Capital Region (LAN) has airline service, about 6 miles from Michigan State University Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
The year’s weather
This is the year’s weather near Michigan State University Museum.
Michigan State University Museum
The Michigan State University Museum, more commonly referred to as the MSU Museum, was formed in 1857 at Michigan State University. It is the state of Michigan's first Smithsonian Affiliate. The MSU Museum is an interdisciplinary academic museum that serves the MSU community through research, teaching, exhibitions, and public programming.
- Type
- Museum
A base for Michigan State University Museum
Lodging nearby is in East Lansing (11) and Lansing (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Michigan State University Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lansing | in town | — | 11 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel | 49,355 | $271K | C+ |
| Lansing | 4 mi west | 5 min | 12 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 113,884 | $129K | D− |
| Meridian Township | 3 mi east | 5 min | 10 10 hotels | 44,869 | $331K | C+ |
| Delta Township | 9 mi west | 15 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 motel | 33,175 | $253K | — |
| DeWitt Township | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 9 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 15,516 | $276K | B |
| Lansing Township | 5 mi west | 10 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 motels | 8,060 | $146K | D− |
| Alaiedon Township | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 5 5 hotels | 2,933 | $291K | — |
| Windsor Township | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 7,197 | $237K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
Places worth adding lie within 65 miles.
Big draw49 mi Stadium & arenaMichigan Stadium
1in town MuseumEli and Edythe Broad Art Museum150K visitors a year
46 mi Park & preserveNorth Country Trail
63 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
50 mi Park & preserveDomino's Farms
23 mi Zoo & aquariumPotter Park Zoo59 mi MuseumMarvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
65 mi Theme parkAir ZooPhoto credits
Michigan Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · North Country Trail: Huron-Manistee National Forests, Public domain · Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · Domino's Farms: Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0 · Potter Park Zoo: Dj1997, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Michigan State University Museum: the answers
Is Michigan State University Museum in East Lansing?
Yes. It’s inside East Lansing, MI.
When is the best time to visit Michigan State University Museum?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
How far is Michigan State University Museum from Detroit?
About 74 miles east of Detroit, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Michigan State University Museum?
Capital Region (LAN), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Gerald R. Ford (GRR), about 54 miles.
Where should I stay near Michigan State University Museum?
East Lansing (in town, 11 places to stay), Lansing (4 mi, 12 places to stay) and Meridian Township (3 mi, 10 places to stay).
Local tips in East Lansing
Ask a question, or answer one, in East Lansing’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.