Museum Events

The Museum of Cultural and Natural History at Central Michigan University hosts a variety of events each year to support research and teaching in cultural and natural history. Visit the CMU Events Calendar for information about upcoming events.

Curious Curators

The museum hosts Curious Curators annually in June or July. Curious Curators are programs designed for students entering 4th or 5th grades in the fall in an effort to get participants acquainted with National History Day and excited about History! Students must submit an application and write an essay explaining why they are interested in museums and why they should be chosen. If your child is interested, please email the museum with a request to be directly mailed when the next Curious Curator application comes out, and we'll put you on the list.

Grandparents U

The museum education team presents sessions at , a university-wide event, held annually in June.

Kids & Culture

Kids & Culture is a free, family-focused event that happens monthly. The Museum provides content twice annually. Months differ each year. Kids & Culture events are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at various cultural institutions within the City of Mount Pleasant. The programming is focused on bringing cultural opportunities to kids. Each event features hands on activities, free admission, and the opportunity to learn more about featured art, music, dance, and so much more!

Tour Tuesdays

Held in July on Tuesday mornings, Tour Tuesdays are public programs that are family-friendly and free, but a donation is always welcomed. Topics change each year.

July 2026 events

Join us for Tour Tuesdays in July! Each event takes place at the CMU Museum in Rowe Hall 124 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. These events are free and open to the public.

July 7 - Pastimes in the Sunshine
From horseshoes to beanbag toss, where did some of our favorite summer games come from? Explore the history of classic outdoor activities and test your skills as you play some of these treasured summer pastimes!

July 14 - Night Flyers: Moths, Bats, and Fireflies, Oh My!
Through hands-on activities and up-close looks at real museum specimens, discover several fascinating facts about nocturnal creatures and the adaptations that help them thrive after dark.

July 21 - The Science (and history) of SQUISH!
Trending...squishy toys! Come learn the WHAT and WHY behind squishy and put your creativity to work to make a DIY squishy of your own to take home.