Be the FIRST to explore Bug Fair

Doors open early at 9am on May 15 and May 16 just for Members!
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Support for Bug Fair provided by Western Exterminator Company > 

Hop, Slither and Stalk!

Move, think and behave like an animal in our interactive giant puppet shows. Learn more >

Time for a New Kind of Field Trip

Be the first to book your field trip for 2010 – 2011 and K – 12 lesson plans. Learn more >

Come Bug out with Us!

 

Bug Fair 2010 Pictures

Thanks to everyone who came out to Bug Fair this year. Here are some of our favorite pictures.

Saturday and Sunday, May 14 and 15, 2011

One of the most popular Museum events, Bug Fair is held on the third weekend of May each year! The two-day Bug Fair is an insect extravaganza with hundreds of things to see and do.

 

Nearly 70 Exhibitors Fill our Museum Halls!

Governmental agencies, educational institutions, and entomological societies address questions and concerns; and private companies, large and small, display and sell thousands of items including live and preserved insect specimens. From books, equipment and other supplies, to bug-related products, such as honey, silk, wax and even bug-inspired artwork, toys and clothing — we have it here at Bug Fair!

Special Guests and Programs

Maybe you want to try to see what a bug tastes like or dance to bug-inspired music? If so, be sure not to miss one of our many special programs that take place throughout the Museum. Bug chefs and bug bands are just some of the special guests that we welcome each year. Learn how to pin an insect for a collection, make a terrarium for a new pet or check out ongoing bug-related programming including live animal handlings and informational shows put on by our talented Museum performers.

 

Don't Miss Out on the Fun This Year!

Bug Fair and all related events (excluding the Pavilion of Wings) are included with regular Museum admission. For additional information, call our Live Animals information line at (213) 763-3558.

 

 

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