Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, East Lansing

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The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is an engaged public institution that reflects through art the longstanding global focus of Michigan State University. Expressly dedicated to exploring contemporary culture and ideas through the probing gaze of international artists, the MSU Broad is a place where artists’ ideas, words, and actions create a vibrant center for questioning and understanding the world. Committed to education, experimentation, and study, the MSU Broad is a laboratory for the new, grounded in a deep appreciation for the historical. The MSU Broad is committed to expanding, preserving, exhibiting, and interpreting its collection of artwork from ancient cultures to the present day.

Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid, the museum features a striking facade of pleated stainless steel and glass, signaling the museum and the university’s dynamic vision. More than 70 percent of the 46,000-square-foot facility is dedicated to exhibition space. The museum is named for Eli and Edythe Broad, longtime supporters of Michigan State University, who provided the lead gift for the museum.

Admission is always free.

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By MeliJane1969

Located on Michigan State University’s campus, the Broad is a modern art museum in which the building itself is a work of art worthy of a visit regardless of the current exhibit on display. I...

Located on Michigan State University’s campus, the Broad is a modern art museum in which the building itself is a work of art worthy of a visit regardless of the current exhibit on display. I... more »
By themetzler

The building by architect Hadid, the greatest female architect so far, is spectacular to see and be in. Wow We saw an exhibit of her work here also running thru feb 2023 that was also amazing. Shoes..... more

The building by architect Hadid, the greatest female architect so far, is spectacular to see and be in. Wow We saw an exhibit of her work here also running thru feb 2023 that was also amazing. Shoes..... more »

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By Juan May-Stokes

I came to visit this museum for the weekend after my birthday. It was very inspiring. The architectural design was merely mesmerizing. I hadn’t been in a more elegant structure. This place had various artworks from different timelines in life. The multitude of cultures and depictions were honestly aesthetically pleasing. It was warm there the art made me feel like it wasn’t a museum but more of a mausoleum of the walks in this artistic life. I think anyone could enjoy a visit here. There’s a children’s area, an activity , even a video. This is a wonderful pastime. Take it from me.

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By Cirea Strode

We love to visit this museum! The first Saturday of each month they have free admission for families for family day. They offer tons of activities for the kids to do and different games on each level. They switch out the areas very frequently. They staff are always welcoming and friendly. Especially the ones who run the small group activities for the kids. The coat check has always ran smoothly with no concerns or issues. They are wheelchair/stroller friendly. Huge elevators and nice staircases. The space is very clean and has tons to offer for the whole family to enjoy.

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