As the Museum’s biggest and buggiest event of the year, BugFest is dedicated to educating and engaging the public about science and the wonders of the natural world. Explore over 100 exhibits, from hands-on activities designed to ignite curiosity and appreciation for these amazing animals, to interactions with entomologists and other scientists who will guide you through the intricate world of arthropods, offering insights into their behaviors, adaptations, and ecological significance.
This year, BugFest shines a spotlight on krill! Delight in children’s activities designed to inspire the next generation of bug enthusiasts, observe a variety of live arthropods, browse vendor stalls for arthropod-themed merchandise, and celebrate the extraordinary diversity of arthropods.
*During the Evening Insectival (5pm-7pm), Jones Street, the Nature Research Center, and the Nature Exploration Center’s 2nd-4th floors will be closed. Edenton Street, the Bicentennial Plaza, and the 1st floor of the Nature Exploration Center will remain open until 7pm.
14 de Septiembre, 2024
El evento del Museo más grande del año, BugFest está dedicado a educar e involucrar al público en la Ciencia y el Mundo Natural. Nuestros visitantes podrán participar en más de 100 exhibiciones, manualidades, juegos y actividades mientras interactúan con entomólogos y otros científicos, a la vez que aprenden sobre el fascinante mundo de los artrópodos.
Este año, como tema principal, BugFest destaca en el krill. Disfruta de actividades infantiles diseñadas para inspirar a la próxima generación de entusiastas de los insectos, observa una variedad de artrópodos vivos, recorre los puestos de los vendedores en busca de productos temáticos de artrópodos, y celebra la extraordinaria diversidad de artrópodos.