MSU

Abrams Planetarium

Located on the campus of MSU. Sit back and relax while exploring the moon and stars in the sky above.

Where:  Shaw Lane & Science Rd. 
               Michigan State University
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  $4.00 Adult
           $3.00 Children under 12
Age:  All Ages

Breslin Student Event Center

Home of the Spartan men and woman basketball team.  This stadium also entertains us with

Where:  534 Birch Rd
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  Varies
Age:  All Ages

Broad Art Museum
Visit this international contemporary museum.  Better suited for older children and young adults.

Where:  547 East Circle Drive
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  Free
Age:  10 and older

Bug House

MSU Department of Entomology
Where:  Natural Science Building
               288 Farm Lane Room 147
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  Call for details (517)355-4663
Age:  All Ages

Michigan 4H Children's Gardens

Amenities

  • Walking Path
  • Flower Gardens
  • Play Set

Where:  1066 Bogue Street
                East Lansing, 48824
Cost: Free, parking fee
Age:  All ages

MSU Dairy Store

Where:  107 MSU Union Building
               East Lansing, MI 48824
or
               1140 S. Anthony Hall
               East Lansing, MI 48824

MSU Herbarium

Where:  166 Plant Biology Lab
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

MSU Museum

Where:  409 W. Circle Drive 
               East Lansing, MI 48824 
Cost:  Free, donations welcome
Age:  All Ages

MSU Pavilion

Where:  4301 Farm Lane
               Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Varies upon event
Age:  Varies upon event

Munn Ice Arena

Experience big ice like the Spartans!  Open skate weekly.  

Where:  1 Chestnut Rd.
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  $6.00 + $2.00 skate rental.
Age:  All Ages

Spartan Lanes Bowling Center

Located in the basement of the MSU Union building.  I haven't been there yet but look forward to it.

Where:  49 Abbot Rd
               East Lansing, MI 48824
Cost:  $2.25 + $1.59 shoe rental
Age:  All Ages

Farms

Beef Cattle Research & Teaching Center
MSU - Farms.  Call ahead to set up a tour time.  

Where:  3200 Bennett Road
               East Lansing, MI, 48824.
Cost:  Free
Age: All Ages
              

Beef Cow-Calf Research & Teaching Center
MSU Farms.
Where:  5226 Bennett Road
               East Lansing, MI 
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Dairy Teaching & Research Center
Where:  4075 N College Road
               Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Horse Research & Teaching Center
MSU Farms.  We love to visit these lovable animals and feed them apples or carrots.  The public is welcome to take self guided tours of the facility by following the signs posted on each building.

Where:  3327 Collins Rd 
               Lansing Charter Township, 
               MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages

Poultry Research & Teaching Center
MSU Farms - 
Where:  5252 E. Jolly Road
               Lansing, MI 48910
Cost:  Free
Age: All Ages

Sheep Teaching & Research Center
Where:  3885 Hagadorn Road
               Okemos, MI 48864
Cost:  Free
Age:  All Ages