Published 03 Apr 2026 | Lindsey Champagne

Celebrating What Comes Next: MSU Museum's Ascent Act II

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Large-scale projections illuminated the Museum’s façade, highlighting the energy and interdisciplinary spirit that define the Museum’s mission. Photo by Doug Coombe
Large-scale projections illuminated the Museum’s façade, highlighting the energy and interdisciplinary spirit that define the Museum’s mission. Photo by Doug Coombe

The renovation was complete. The collections were home. And it was time to celebrate.

Crozier was proud to serve as the Collections Care Partner for Ascent Act II — the MSU Museum's gala that brought together art, music, culinary excellence, and student innovation for an unforgettable evening on campus.

Devon Akmon, Director of Michigan State University (MSU) Museum. Photo by Doug Coombe

Devon Akmon, Director of Michigan State University (MSU) Museum. Photo by Doug Coombe

Earlier this year, Crozier relocated over 78,000 irreplaceable specimens, from taxidermied bats to elephant skeletons, so the museum could undergo the transformation that made this night possible. That work was the foundation. Ascent Act II was the celebration.

Seeing the museum come back to life at Ascent: Act II was such a proud moment. MSU is a wonderful partner, and we were truly happy to be a part of the work that helped bring this evening together.
Craig Cole, Senior Project Manager, Special Projects, Crozier

Congratulations to the MSU Museum team on a wonderful evening.

Learn more about the MSU Museum Project: Read the full story

Lindsey Champagne

Lindsey Champagne

Marketing & Communications Lead, Crozier Fine Arts

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