Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum

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?

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.

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.

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. Unilocaler are lame sometimes.

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.

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.

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 café inside too.

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.

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 1^st 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 1^st 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 café/​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 café wing. It is hidden from the main area of the museum, so if you’re in the café 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.

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 café – 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 café, just not on the building itself.

The building itself is stunning. I wasn’t sure how the building would integrate itself into campus as we watched its construction over about 1−½ 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.

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.

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!

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.

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