On the Visit, Learn, Discover website, you can find informal learning venues at Michigan State University. If you are looking for opportunities to experience discovery-based, free-choice or out-of-school learning, you are in the right place! Whether you are a PreK-12 teacher, part of MSU, or someone from the local community, we’ve got everything you need to start planning your journey to Visit, Learn, Discover at MSU!


Informal Learning Network

Established in 2012, the Informal Learning Network-Michigan State University (ILN-MSU) is a cross-disciplinary, cross-unit organization that advocates for and supports informal learning at MSU. It is committed to:

  • Bringing together Michigan State University faculty members, staff members, and students whose teaching, research, and outreach interests include informal learning
  • Promoting the sharing of information, ideas, and resources
  • Supporting the accomplishment of individual, collaborative, and University goals related to informal learning
  • Advocating for and engaging in informal learning in the university community and elsewhere

For more information, please visit informaled.msu.edu