The MSU Union houses a variety of amenities, including a Spartan Spirit Shop. Also located at the MSU Union are study lounges and computer centers for student use. Make sure you get a picture with Bronze Sparty, located on the first floor.
The Wharton Center is a premier performing arts venue that hosts a range of events, including theater productions, concerts and family shows, making it a cultural hub for the community.
The Broad Art Museum was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Zaha Hadid. There are no 90-degree angles in the building. Admission is free to the museum, which is also a secret study spot for many students on campus.
The Fairchild Theatre has transformed from a 75-year old proscenium-stage facility into a modern performance venue with state-of-the-art acoustics. The 400-seat historic hall hosts performances throughout the year.
The Rock was a gift from the MSU class of 1873. Today, it brings attention to Spartan clubs and organizations, movements and campus information. It’s an unwritten rule the person or group who claims the Rock each night earns the right to paint it.
Abrams Planetarium includes a 150-seat sky theater and an exhibit hall. The planetarium offers numerous shows and programming available to students and the public.
Anthony Hall is home to one of MSU’s largest lecture halls as well as the Animal Sciences Department. You can also find the MSU Dairy Store inside!
The International Center houses Crossroads Food Court and the official Spartan Bookstore. Pick up some Spartan swag and rep the Green and White all year long.
Spartan Stadium can hold up to 75,005 Spartan football fans any given Saturday in the fall. Ask any student, and Spartan Stadium is likely one of their favorite places to go on campus!
The Spartan Statue is 9 feet, 7 inches of bronze metal and is a replica of the original Spartan Statue that is now inside the tower of Spartan Stadium. “Sparty Watch” is a fun tradition where the Spartan Marching Band protects the Spartan Statue before MSU plays the University of Michigan.
Beal Botanical Garden is the oldest university-operated botanical garden of its kind with more than 2,000 different plants. This is a great location on campus to take pictures during the fall, winter or spring!
The MSU 4-H Children's Garden is a special place created just for children and the young at heart, the garden features over 56 theme areas.
The MSU Main Library is the go-to library on campus. There are two sides: the east, which is dedicated to quite study, and the west, which is dedicated to group and social study. There is also a café inside to grab a snack. MSU’s library has the world’s largest and rarest public comic book collection in the world!
The MSU Museum is the science and culture museum at MSU. Three floors and ample exhibit space showcase collections, the works of MSU faculty and students and traveling exhibits.
Beaumont Tower is MSU’s iconic clock tower, housing a carillon — a musical instrument containing 49 bells. Looking to the top of the tower, one corner is taller than the others, reminding students to strive to be better every day and to grow as much as they can as a Spartan.
Find even more things to do on campus at msu.edu/visit.
