Wharton Center for the Performing Arts

• The beautiful Wharton Center offers a full schedule of touring Broadway
  shows, leading dance troupes, and world-famous soloists and ensembles.
  The state-of-the-art facility also showcases performances by the
  Department of Theatre, School of Music, Greater Lansing Symphony
  Orchestra, and Opera company of Mid-Michigan.
  Excellent acoustics and sightlines prevail in both the 2,500-seat Great
  Hall and the more intimate 600-seat Festival Stage. Wharton Center events
  enrich and enhance campus academic life through a wide variety of personal
  encounters with both traditional and innovative art forms. Full-time MSU
  students are offered substantial discounts on tickets for both series and
  single performances.



• Wharton Center offers tours most Sundays September -
  May at 2 p.m. or by advance appointment. For program, tickets or further
  information, phone 336-2000.

Music

• Frequent concerts/recitals by student and faculty ensembles, soloists,
  and guest artists. For schedule and information, call the Music Events
  Line at 355-3345. To receive Term Calendar of Events, call 353-5340.

Theatre

• The Department of Theatre offers student productions, dance concerts, guest artists and happenings throughout the academic year. Touring groups travel to schools in Michigan to entertain and educate middle and high school students with works of Shakespeare and elementary students with dance theatre and various youth theatre themes. In June the department features the award winning Summer Circle Theatre, free outdoor productions that draw patrons from around the state. Undergraduate students may compete for a Creative Arts Scholarship, and graduate applicants may apply for Assistantships.
  
  
• For production schedules, tour availability and academic information, please call the Department of Theatre at 355-6690.
  
  
• Ticket information is available through the Wharton Center Box Office at 432-2000 or 1-800-WHARTON.

Kresge Art Center

• Kresge is located on Auditorium Road, next to MSU Auditorium.
  Exhibitions of the permanent art collection and special shows.
  Free Admission, for tour and exhibit information, call 355-7631.
  Monday-Friday: 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  Saturday-Sunday: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Museum

• MSU Museum



• Located on West Circle Drive.
  Over 200 exhibits in natural science and cultural history. Research
  collections in natural and cultural sciences, history, and folklife
  for scholarly study. Free admission. Handicapper accessible.
  Unique gift shop featuring around-the-world gifts. For information
  call 355-2370.
  


• Monday-Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
  Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  Saturday: 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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