The Spiders Spin Again September 26, 2010

While the butterflies are away, the spiders will come out to play! Come meet some of the world's most misunderstood creatures in a one-of-a-kind exhibit. Get up close and personal with these shy and fragile animals by placing yourself into their enclosure, then and marvel at their beauty and at the magnificent webs that they produce. Learn just how harmless these animals are and how important they are to our ecosystem.

No Cages Required

The Spider Pavilion is a beautifully landscaped area in which the spiders are able to create their webs in plain view, allowing a very immersive experience. A visit to this exhibit gives you an opportunity to examine the spiders as close as you wish in a comfortable and safe environment. None of the animals exhibited in the Spider Pavilion are dangerous to humans and these spiders are extremely reluctant to leave the silken webs they produce.

Spider Myths and Misinformation

One of the greatest aspects of the Spider Pavilion is the opportunity for visitors to interact with our knowledgeable staff. As they interpret the exhibit, discover just how much of the information about spiders in our society is incorrect, and feel free to pepper our staff with all of your spider questions and comments! A visit to the Spider Pavilion will surely change many of your thoughts about these wonderful animals.

Coming to the Pavilion

The Spider Pavilion is located just outside the main Museum building on our South Lawn, and special ticketed admission applies. Tickets are sold in half-hour intervals throughout the day at a rate of $3 for adults, $2 for students and seniors, and $1 for children. Museum Members are free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at any Museum admissions desk or at the Spider Pavilion itself. The Pavilion is open every day of the week from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the last tickets sold at 4:30 pm.

Spidey Events

FASCINATING FLASHLIGHT TOURS! 

We‘re keeping the Spider Pavilion open late for exciting nighttime exploration and guided tours by flashlight. Enjoy these activities until twilight. Open until 9 pm on the following nights:

Saturday, October 9, 5-8 pm
Arachnid Activity Station
Have some fun learning about these cool creatures and make a creative spider craft to take home.

Saturday October 23, 5-8 pm
Spider Cinema
The Pavilion Patio transforms into an outdoor theater for snacks and a fun and spooky movie.
Receive a FREE flashlight to take home and turn your own backyard into an evening adventure. While supplies last.

HALLOWEEN AT THE SPIDER PAVILION

Sunday, October 31, noon-5 pm
Halloween Festival
Join us for a fun family festival complete with a costume parade. Trick-or-treat in the Museum galleries and enjoy activities all afternoon at the Pavilion. Free with general Museum admission.