Museum · Lansing
MSU Museum
Why Scout picked it
The MSU Museum is good for a free, indoor educational outing focusing on scientific and cultural exhibits, typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. It pairs well with other activities on the MSU campus or as a standalone family-friendly excursion.
Featured in these outings
- Lansing History & Nature Family Day — Embark on a full day of family fun and discovery in Lansing. Start with an engaging visit to a Smithsonian-affiliated museum, then grab a casual and kid-friendly lunch. Conclude your day with some fresh air and play in a beautiful riverside park.
While you're nearby
- Food & DrinkRed Haven Farm to Table Restaurant
Sleek restaurant with reclaimed-wood fixtures & a menu of New American small plates.
- OutdoorsCrego Park
200-acre wooded park featuring river access for fishing, kayaking & canoeing plus linkage to trails.
- OutdoorsMichigan 4-H Children's Garden
Picturesque garden for kids with a small play area, koi ponds, a hedge maze & foot bridges.
- OutdoorsHorticulture Gardens
Botanical garden featuring a variety of plantings, a children's garden & a rose garden.
Scout verified August 2026