Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

A great FREE experience! If you are looking for something to do in the area this is a great one time stop. It is free for the general public and there are always events for MSU students. A very organized well thought exhibit layout also adds to the experience. There are also so many hands on experiences there is always something to do!

This place is really interesting. Starting from the building, it's got such a unique shape that it instantly captures your attention. Then there are the exhibits which are unique and mind boggling. The staff are extremely helpful and try to answer as many questions as possible that you would have on art.

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, located on the campus of Michigan State University, is a striking architectural and cultural gem. Designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid, the building itself is a work of contemporary art, featuring sharp angles, dramatic lines, and a dynamic façade that captures attention before one even steps inside. Its futuristic design contrasts with the traditional architecture found elsewhere on campus, making it a destination for design enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Inside, the museum offers a thoughtfully curated mix of contemporary art and rotating exhibitions that span various media and cultural perspectives. The galleries are open and flexible, allowing for an immersive experience that challenges and engages visitors. The museum emphasizes global contemporary art, showcasing works that address timely and provocative social, political, and cultural issues. The Broad also serves as a hub for education and community engagement. It offers programs for students, artists, and the public, fostering dialogue and creative exploration. Admission is free, which enhances its accessibility and encourages repeat visits. Overall, the Eli Broad Museum is not only an architectural landmark but also a vital cultural institution. It successfully bridges the local and the global, making it a must-visit for anyone in East Lansing or the surrounding area.

The museum has a unique collection of art that really catches my eye. A lot of creativity is clearly shown in each piece I walk by. I recommend coming here in your free time just to enjoy what this place has to offer. It really clears the mind and makes you just appreciate the little things through looking at the art. It is a calm and interesting experience that I would like more people to do.

We recently went there to do an engagement shoot. The museum itself was very nice. However, the staff there was not very accommodating. We were approached by staff members 5 different times even though their website states they allow personal photography there. We basically couldn’t take pictures anywhere. It seemed to me like they were just on a power reach. They kept stating that we needed to be mindful of guests, even though we seen maybe 3 other people there. (and we moved when we were in their way) We even had 2 staff members just chilling on the stairs talking to each other while we waited to take photos and they KNEW we were waiting. Incredibly rude if you ask me. If you want to take engagement photos here, I’d suggest you not waste your time at all, as the staff appears to contradict their website guidelines. Hopefully one day when these people get real jobs, they’ll stop harassing people when they are just trying to enjoy their time.

Not too big, but not too small. The atmosphere was nice, fairly quiet and calm. Good variety of art. I enjoyed the small interactive stations.

Parked at the MSU parking garage just five minutes away. To my surprise there was a lot of attention for spirituality in the digital age. To me it seems we are reinventing the wheel once again. If we go for horoscopes to understand ourselves and others around us, showcase a person that resembles the pagan priests of old and interweave that with an image of the fright of a calamitous god - it leads us to think about our self fulfillment and self direction. What is lacking in my opinion is an image or representation of an adventurous Christian life with God. To live in partnership with Him Who created us as his servants. What does all this means in the world today. Maybe this representation can be added to the exhibitions. The architecture of the building is creating a great atmosphere. I like the way glass was used, maybe the concrete a bit less. To me the building resembles a boat cutting through the waves of the sea, exploring new territories. But do not forget where we are coming from.

There’s no reason for East Lansing to have such an exceptional art museum, we just won the geographic lottery. A brilliant business mind happened to graduate from MSU, made a lot of money, and gifted us this remarkable treasure. You could be living in LA or New York City and not see some of the pieces this gallery has. If you’re local, you have to make it a point to spend some time here.

When taking a day trip out to East Lansing, this is always a favorite place to stop and take in some fantastic art. While the museum is small, they pack several meaningful and amazing exhibits in the halls each time we visit. I am a fan of contemporary vision. This place typically has a lot of work to reflect on and I love the multimedia displays. The kids have grown up coming here to reflect on their own interpretations of the displays and what it means to them. The staff and volunteers are friendly. They also have a cute area for gifts. I love he building architecture. And, if you are a fan of Batman, they did film some scenes in front of the museum, and being a fan of pop culture, that is pretty cool too!

Frank Oppenheimer, the younger brother of renowned physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, was also a physicist who conducted research on aspects of nuclear physics during the time of the Manhattan Project. More importantly, he loved museums and pointed out that students should visit museums because "nobody flunks a museum." The Broad is a gem. The building is like a spectacular Noah's Ark or Battleship Galactica of a structure-you choose! Zaha Hadid extravaganza. It looks huge on the outside but is compact on the inside. We saw a fascinating show of faculty art. Great exhibits rotate in and out. Go here!

The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum is celebrating its tenth year in 2022! Nate and I stopped in on a recent visit to East Lansing. The museum is free to enter, which is awesome. We scanned a QR code on the door to reserve a ticket and showed them to the employee at the door. If you need help with reserving tickets they can do that inside. According to the website, the museum typically has a focus on "the art of our time--in dialogue with the historical" which I interpret to mean modern art. However, one of the current exhibits, "History Told Slant: Seventy-Seven Years of Collecting Art at MSU" features a large collection of art from all different time periods. I really enjoyed this exhibit as it included more traditional pieces - paintings, sculpture, and other visual mediums. I don't always really connect with modern art, so it was nice to see some pieces that really drew me in. The museum is three stories but the space feels a little strange in places, due to the unique shape of the building. There is one small gallery space to the right on the main floor that we had to wait to enter due to some people that were in the room. Some children's activities were scattered throughout the museum on the day we visited. There's a very small gift "shop" area on the main floor. The lower level only has a few items displayed and seems mostly to be an archive for art storage. The use of space is a little odd and disjointed, but I feel that kind of goes along with how I experience modern art anyway! If you enjoy art, it's definitely a great stop, especially since it's free.

Visited 8/12/22. Museum currently only has one exhibit open on the Flint Water Crisis. The rest of the museum is being renovated for the upcoming Zaha Hadid exhibit. Beautiful building.

A free museum? I'm in? Modern art? I guess we'll see. The building exterior itself is amazing. I've not seen anything like this. Futuristic, beyond modern. Unique in my experience and completely unexpected for Lansing Michigan! The shape of the building makes for some interesting spaces and the museum has laid out their exhibits to take advantage of the space. The artworks were definitely different and thought provoking but generally, outside my understanding. Enjoy but it's not contemporary art. It's modern art. [Review 11108 overall, 881 of 2019.]

Owned by Eli Manning and Edythe Piaf. It's an amazing futuristic-looking art museum which is something that would be at home in Chicago or New York City or even one of the cities of Europe, where all the modern art Cathedrals seem to be, but in this case it is right here in East Lansing and has some great sculptures outside and is a gorgeous addition to a town which is underrated and surprising in so many ways including this great art museum right in the heart of the College District. As far as art museums go it always helps if the museum itself looks artistic and if it can't be 500 years old and look classically beautiful then why not build it in the style of modern art which is stunning spectacular and unusual. That is exactly what they did with this building and it works brilliantly. And absolutely fantastic example of modern architecture and extremely impressive.

This is a free art museum located on MSU's campus off of Grand river. There is no parking directly at the museum, but there are a few garages located close by. If you come on the weekends there are a few parking areas located walking distance that are free of charge. The museum is 3 floors. There are also elevators located throughout. Each of the pieces of artwork located throughout are unique and convey there own messages. Some are very powerful and can be thought provoking. On the lowest level there are some interactive activities for the kiddos to partake in. Overall, for a free art museum, the place is unique and a great place to come spend a few hours. The building itself is also its own work of art with plenty of opportunities for photos.

A building that stands out amongst the rest on MSU's campus. The museum has no free parking around it but is easily accessible from the campus itself. It's a rather small museum displaying around seven exhibits. The staff seemed very nice and was helpful from the beginning. The headphones on some walls were broken so you couldn't listen to the display, but other than that it was a beautiful visit. It was very quiet for a Saturday afternoon so if you're looking to escape the crowds for a while and just enjoy some quiet and some art I'd recommend this spot for sure!

If you are in Lansing or just passing through take 30-45 minutes to stop by and admire the architecture and the art. The gallery is relatively small, but there are many very interesting pieces of contemporary art. Take the time to walk completely around the building; it is interesting from all angles.

I made the trek out Lansing way a couple of weeks back just to poke my head out of my neck of the woods and take in some culture. This fine institution was the highlight of my trip. The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum doesn't have the whole-day-swallowing avalanche of art that one would find at the DIA or the smaller but still diverse and time consuming collection at the Flint Institute of Art. No, it's more like a bigger and badder version of the MOCAD. The displays are non-permanent and skew to the conceptual and pointed. As others have remarked this sort of art can be annoying, but thankfully the batch showing at the E and E Broad (do, uh, people call it that?) largely steered clear of that perception from me. The ground floor exhibits by Jelil Atiku were very creepy and affecting, addressing genocide in West Africa with a line of red mummy people and a wall of frantic all red graffiti and mad scribbles. And I don't know what a giant grid of potato sacks running up one of the museum's wildly angled walls had to do with anything, but it looked impressive and cool. The bunk exhibit was a butch of weird cyberpunk/steampunk paintings that had long, stupid convulted titles all dated decades into the future. Anything artistically good about any of them was suffocated by their extreme pretension. The upstairs galleries held work by a couple whom I believe are from Bangladesh. A lot of it was about dehumanizing aspects of capitalism and religion. It packed a good punch, and like the Atiku exhibit it just oozed creepiness. Shoes and a baby crib constructed entirely from real razor blades? Now, that's some cool concept art! (And it must have been pretty tricky to put together, too.) The museum is free if you want it to be, but they do have a donation box with a "suggested" donation listed, and I actually adhered to it. They have a cafe and some meeting rooms here, too. Lastly, though I probably should have mentioned it first, the Eli and Edythe Broad Museum is pretty spectacular to look at with a splashly, crazy angled facade designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid, who as it happens just passed away. I hope I get to see more of her work before I do.

Husband and I were taken aback by this beautiful museum a long while ago, but never had a chance to go inside and check it out. On a recent visit, we came here with 2 other friends and had a fun time. There is something about this place that is very relaxing. In part due to that it is a museum, but the uniqueness of the architecture and soft bamboo colored flooring adds to the feeling. We were impressed with the sharp angles and the minimalism, and that every corner that you took, there was something interesting to look at. Aside from the actual building itself, the exhibitions were in transition, so we didn't get to see a whole lot. The contemporary pieces on the 1st floor were colorful, whimsical, and intriguing. The best part of looking at art pieces is standing in front of it, and pondering on its symbolism. However, even though we didn't get to see all the exhibits, one that really caught my eye was the corner room off the 1st floor that housed pieces done by a local artist. The medium that was used was steel with enamel. The vivid patterns were special, and the level of craftsmanship was impressive. If you're a fan of color, it is definitely worth checking out. Towards the end of our visit, we went over to the cafe/shop area, and took a quick browse. There aren't a ton of things to buy, but the ones that are offered are unique and affordable. Another thing to check out is the hydraulic bouncing balls off the cafe wing. It is hidden from the main area of the museum, so if you're in the cafe area, proceed straight and hang a left, and you'll see a series of rubber balls bouncing. They are scattered around and it's like a maze! The kids would have a great time running through, but all 4 of us had a fun time trying to dodge the balls. :) If I was going to school at MSU, I'd probably be a frequent visitor here, as it is a quiet place that offers a lot of visual appeal. So, if you happen to be in the East Lansing area, or catching a MSU game, pop on by and check this place out. For the art enthusiasts and non-art enthusiasts, it's a piece of art that is a welcome addition to the university.

Best part is that it's free. Also, the building itself is spectacular. I wish I could say the same about the art - which is mostly unimpressive, strange, and even unsettling. I peered into the vault and saw some beautiful artifacts like classical paintings and ancient Chinese pottery. Why they have skillful, valuable art like that stored away in place of whatever the hell I saw on exhibit - I will never understand.

A wonderful college art museum, a must see if you're visiting campus. The collection is modern-postmodern, rotating, but in a couple of visits, it's always interesting. It's not a big place, a leisurely visit takes an hour, and that's partly because there's more climbing up and down than there should be, it's a perfect place to decompress after coming all this way to see a disappointing Wildcats away-game loss. The building itself is a fascinating work of architecture, I understand it's a bit controversial as it contrasts to the point of clashing with the surrounding campus buildings, but to me, it works. There's a tiny but interesting gift shop, and a pleasant cafe inside too.

Okay, so I don't "get" most contemporary art. So, I don't get most of the art on display in this museum. Having said that, I think the architecture of the building is interesting... and, admission is free and they even have a free coat check! But... you could go through all the exhibits in about half an hour. There was one interesting exhibit for my kids... they had old typewriters set up on a table, and you could use it to type anything you wanted. I mean, the old typewriters that make that unique typewriter sound. That was very cool, you know, because kids these days... everything is digital or touch screen. They have no concept of the rotary phone, videocassettes, floppy drives, etc. So I thought that was pretty cool.

This new art museum stands very fearlessly on the edge of campus, a quintessential modern structure in what's otherwise Collegiate Gothic architecture and historically beautiful buildings. Essentially, it's an eye sore, standing out boldly and rudely. But now that construction has finished, I have to say I love it. The strength of this museum will be the rotating exhibitions, which I had to keep in mind after going through the entire place in about under an hour. New exhibitions will mean that people will keep visiting again and again. Some of the rooms are small. In fact, one calls for only eight people at a time, but I think it had more to do with the art on display. Also, there are no right angles, except in the bathrooms I believe, which is kind of cool and crazy at the same time.

Not enough art to look at to be considered a must see attraction yet but hopefully Broad will get there someday. A tour through all exhibits goes by extremely quick; my favorite part about Broad itself is the architecture of the building. It's a surreal almost alien like standout among the classic landscape and traditional campus. Since there is still a lot of dead space inside the museum, I'd love to see Broad showcase student artwork in the mean time. I mean, why not?

Large beautifully designed building. As someone who isn't an art major or one who knows much about art I found some of the pieces pretty low on my list of interesting things to see (such as... a pile of sand bricks) while others were AMAZING (like art from Picasso and Salvador Dali). Worth going to while visiting the area, donations to enter but no fee required. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Parking is a tough one you can use portions of the garage or the small lot for a fee :) the meter was 25cents for 8minutes......

We first came here for Family First Saturday's which is always and awesome event. Families make unique themed art projects every month. The event and museum is free. I believe there are also free tours after 1pm. The coffee shop is typically not open and it has a limited offering. There are seats for the coffee shop which you could use to wait on other people in your party. My son has also done a summer camp here. He loved it. The hours of that program was 9 to 3, so not as helpful as the children's museum downtown, but it's nice because it gives him a different activity to do. The art here is abstract and modern. But we enjoy walking through briefly. Cute little store too.

We were staying with some friends in Lansing, and they suggested that we go check this museum out. Admission is free. The museum itself is very striking, designed by Dame Zaha Hadid, some have compared the building to a hedgehog. There is a Starbucks in the foyer area, and a very tiny gift shop with a limited selection. The collection on display at the time was a collection of modern and postmodern art done by Asian artists. It was very well curated, and fit well into the space. There were several interactive exhibits, as well as the remnants of some performance art on display. Overall, it is not going to take much more than an hour, maybe two to go through, but if you're in the area, it's a very interesting museum to visit.

The building itself is stunning. I wasn't sure how the building would integrate itself into campus as we watched its construction over about 1-1/2 years, but I do get more of a sense of that integration once I saw the inside of the building. The museum reminds me of visiting the Guggenheim in Bilbao, Spain...again a stunning building, but I was so enthralled with the building itself that the art inside of it didn't make that much of an impression with me. I'm not sure if that's because I'm a bit of an architecture fan, or if the building really does overshadow the art that much. Still, the Broad is well worth visiting, and it will be interesting to see how they marry their mission of questioning and exploring things with the mission of displaying their art collection (both modern and historical pieces) and exhibitions to the best advantage over time. Free admission.

My boyfriend took me here for a date today and we had the best time! I loved checking out all of the artwork on display. The museum itself felt like a giant piece of art as well. It is such unique piece of architecture, inside and out. The basement had a table with a puzzle for guests to work on, so we sat there for a while and put some pieces together. They also had a piece hand-selected by a student with a short description of why that student chose the piece for display. I'm excited to go back to see other exhibits in the future.

First of all, how can you downgrade a brand new art museum that's free to get into? The architecture of the museum almost takes precedence over the art itself. Speaking of the art, it's sometimes curious, quite often so far out there you're left scratching your head, but that's OK, soon it will be replaced by another exhibit. It's also a nice spot to grab a coffee or coffee type drink. Unparalleled surroundings! On weekends you can park in a lot just to the south of the entrance for free too. Hard to believe anyone would downgrade this place when it's FREE to get in to.

Look, I admit that it's not a great space for displaying (and viewing) art. For that it gets 2-3 stars. But as a piece of architectural formalism, I'm for it. I've always enjoyed Zaha's angles, and for some reason, I can get a lot of work done in the little cafe--which, by the by, has delicious espresso. The staff are fantastic, helpful, and accommodating. I've been three times already this summer, for a variety of reasons, and even when toting along a group of 29 students, the welcome was warm and the experience was fun and smooth. I could write chapters of my dissertation in the museum cafe, just not on the building itself.

This is a magnificent building housing magnificent works run by magnificent people. A must-see in the Lansing area.

Nice that it's a free museum on campus for students to check out when they are bored or want some inspiration. I come here between classes to study near the Starbucks - it has the perfect amount of ambient noise and the lighting is perfect for studying.

Beautiful building but was not a fan of the students working there/other patrons. I went in one room to have two middle aged women enter and loudly talk about their day (not at all looking at the art). Annoyed I went to another room where two students working at the front told me I needed to check my bag. I'm used to going to museums and don't mind checking a bag but appreciate a quiet and welcoming environment. Two students almost guarding the door does not create an inviting entrance, nor does allowing other patrons to loudly take over a gallery. The girl working at the cafe was very friendly and helpful though.

How can this not get all the stars? INSane. It is free. The building is unbelievably cool. Lots of site specific stuff you'll see nowhere else. Yelper are lame sometimes.

This place is a sureal adventure. With wild architectual lines, the Broad makes you feel "in motion" while standing still. The art at this art museum is diverse. It is not too big, with multiple galleries for featuring new types of media. Some guests in our party found the building a bit "dizzying," while I would describe it as "other-worldly." This museum is sure to boost the Lansing area's cultural "clout" by giving visitors a big-city feeling experience. The free entrance entices visitors to donate. Way to go MSU for supporting the arts!

What a beautiful museum! The structure itself is a piece of art. The exhibits are diverse enough to satisfy most contemporary art fans. Really had a great time here and it's a great place to bring visitors. There is no admission fee. Hoping to see more people discover this gem! The only negatives I observed were the posted descriptions of the exhibits. They are written in the most inaccessible way. Hopefully that will change.

I visited the museum the other night for the first time, and all I can say is wow! This is a wonderful piece or architecture, and we in East Lansing are privileged to have it on our main street and the MSU campus. The interior spaces are unique and beautiful, and this alone is worth a visit, in fact many visits. I for one am glad to see a modern and innovative building in our community. The architect is a rising star and to get her to do the design for the museum was a huge piece of good fortune for everyone in East Lansing. If you are ever int East Lansing make sure and visit this museum.

An amazing building, a landmark in the Lansing area located on the MSU campus. The exhibits vary a lot and seem to change frequently, so you are bound to find something you like and don't like at any time. But go for the building. I enjoy the outside as well as the interior spaces. And it's free. Thank you MSU. I downgrade it one star because some of the security guards and senior staff seem to have an attitude (one ex-guard was responsible for the shootings in the Rite Aid pharmacy a while ago). Also, unlike any other museum I've been in, there's no signage when you walk in to show you what's on exhibit; this despite the many video screens above the reception desk that give you information about everything else but this.

This is not a very child friendly place yes they say that children can be in the museum but if you have a sleeping baby in a stroller they will not let you into the museum exhibits. The strollers have to be checked and no where in the museum is this posted nor on the website. I was very disappointed since I had wanted to visit this museum since it had opened and I had come all the way from Traverse City to see it. If you have children you know that when they are sleeping you do not wake them up and I was not going to wake up my son to take him out of his stroller. I have been in many museums before and I have never ever been asked to check the stroller. I am extremely saddened by the fact that this museum would not allow strollers in the exhibits. We had gone up to the main desk to ask about the museum and the exhibits and at no time were we told to check the stroller. After we had taken off our coats and started to go into the exhibits a security guard stopped us and said we could not go in unless we checked our stroller. This was maddening in our opinion since the front desk did not say a single word about checking the stroller or anything. I am not sure if we will try this museum again or not but when they say it is child friendly they only mean a certain age range. They need to post signs saying that strollers need to be checked either on the website or the front door. It was a wasted trip in my opinion since we did not have a lot of time and could not come back once my son was awake. So this museum really needs to work on its customer service skills.