11 Spots In Michigan That Will Give Your Imagination A Workout

Looking for inspiration for your next masterpiece? Michigan is the place to wake up your imagination.

1. Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

Matt Gubancsik / Courtesy of UICA

Where: Grand Rapids

What: A cultural hub devoted to the visual arts, film, music, and dance that will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year.

Check them out here.

2. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

William J Hebert / Courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Peter McDaniel / Courtesy of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Where: Grand Rapids

What: A 158-acre botanical garden and outdoor sculpture park perfect for snapping pictures.

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3. Culture Lab Detroit

John Froelich

Where: Detroit

What: This cultural lab houses free programs open to the public with guest artists, designers, and architects.

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4. Museum of Contemporary Art

Installation view of Five Rings: Dana Hoey with the Detroit Police Athletic League, Detroit Jiu Jitsu, Anthony Geathers, and Michelle Keim, 2017 / Courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

Where: Detroit

What: This art museum is home to a collection which features installations that stress the importance of contemporary culture.

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5. Lansing Symphony Orchestra

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Where: Lansing

What: This cultural gem produces beautiful sounds from Michigan’s most talented musicians.

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6. Detroit Institute Of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts

Where: Detroit

What: The Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the largest art collections in the United States.

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7. Murals in the Market

Cey Adams

Where: Detroit

What: For this festival, artists from Detroit and around the world come together yearly and showcase bright, eye-popping murals.

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8. National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen

Courtesy of the National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen

Where: Detroit

What: This quaint museum tells the important story of the first black American airmen who fought in World War II.

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9. Grand Rapids Art Museum

Grand Rapids Art Museum

Where: Grand Rapids

What: With a mission to connect people through art, creativity, and design, this art museum offers a large range of collections that span from Renaissance to modern art.

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10. Broad Art Museum

Photo courtesy of Paul Warchol, Photo courtesy of the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum at MSU

Where: Lansing

What: Opened in 2012, the Broad Art Museum features art dedicated to exploring global contemporary culture.

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11. Downtown Lansing Sculpture Walk

Courtesy of Lansing Community College

Where: Lansing

What: This sculpture walk located on the Lansing Community College campus offers a guided walk that enriches lives "through experiences that connect art, nature, and Michigan's history."

Check it out here.

Give your imagination the adventure of a lifetime in Michigan!