The MSU Museum is thrilled to announce a transformative gift of $2 million from the Forest Akers Trust, a major step forward in reimagining how the Museum engages with its communities and educates future generations.

The generous investment will be used to construct and equip two groundbreaking spaces within the Museum. This includes an Immersive Lab for object-based learning and an Exhibit Lab for experiential learning. These spaces are set to transform the way students and visitors interact with the Museum’s extensive collection of over 1 million objects.

In a departure from conventional museum learning experiences, these new labs will empower students to take a hands-on approach to exhibition creation and visitor engagement. The Immersive Lab and Exhibit Lab will serve as experimental spaces, providing students with the unique opportunity to co-create exhibits and design immersive visitor experiences. This initiative places students at the heart of the Museum’s educational mission, fostering a collaborative and innovative learning environment.

For more information: $2M gift from Forest Akers Trust will fund visionary project at MSU Museum