Faculty
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Bring your students to the museum!
From our exhibitions to our collection, think of the MSU Broad Art Museum as an extension of your classroom. From guided conversations in the galleries to custom collection visits, we offer art experiences focused on transferrable skills including observation, critical thinking, and perspective-taking.
Availability is limited and spots fill quickly—engagements must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance.
The museum is committed to accessibility for all visitors. For access information or to request an accommodation, please contact us at eebam@msu.edu at least two weeks prior to your visit.
| Visit Type | Student Experience | Best for faculty who… | Booking Availability | Group Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Gallery Experience | Students engage in dialogue and guided close looking with 2–3 artworks from current exhibitions, building skills in critical thinking and perspective-taking. This experience is led by a gallery educator. | Teach 100- or 200- level courses that emphasize transferable skills relevant to all fields of study and student-led inquiry. | Wednesdays and Thursdays | Up to 50 students (larger groups may be split) | BOOK NOW |
| Self-Guided Gallery Materials | This self-guided experience moves students throughout the museum with an activity handout designed to encourage observation, critical thinking, and perspective-taking. | Want students to engage independently and flexibly while practicing close-looking and other transferable skills that are relevant to all fields of study. | Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–6pm | Unlimited—this is a self-guided visit | BOOK NOW |
| Group Booking | Students visit the museum as a group, with their faculty member who leads the experience. | Want to explore the museum as a class using their own assignment or resources. | Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–6pm | Unlimited—this is a self-guided visit | BOOK NOW |
| Custom Collection Visit | Students are provided private access to selected works from the museum’s collection for faculty-led discussion, directly connecting with course themes. | Want to explore specific artworks deeply, especially those related to course content but not on view in the museum currently. | Weekdays, 9am–4pm | Up to 50 students (larger groups may be split) | BOOK NOW |
| Curator Tour | Students gain insight into the curatorial framework and research behind an exhibition on view. | Teach 300- or 400- upper-level or graduate courses that align closely with curatorial practice or the disciplinary content of the exhibition. | Limited/case-by-case | Up to 25 students | BOOK NOW |