The following is a partial list of Museum events for 2007.
July 2007
Don't Miss Bug Bash this Weekend
Saturday, July 14
Critters and crawlers will be the featured attraction on Saturday, July 14 at the Museum’s all-day Bush Bash event. You’ll be bug-eyed as you watch a cockroach race. Hold out your hand to one of the friendly bugs in the insect petting zoo. Talk to bee-keepers. There is something for everyone at this event. Bug Bash is free with Museum general admission. Add to your experience by purchasing tickets on-site to the Museum’s newest film— Bugs 3-D —for only $3.
This event was produced in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension.
Timed Activities
Cockroach Racing: 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
This event is located in the Museum’s e-Suite room on the Balcony level.
Bugs! 3-D: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
This event is located in the Museum’s 3-D Theater. Time-issued tickets ($3/person) must be purchased at Museum ticket counters.
Other Ongoing Events from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Scavenger Hunt—located in the Museum’s Rotunda
Dan Capp’s Insect Displays—located on the Main Floor
Insect Petting Zoo—located in the Farm Tech exhibit
Forensic Entomology—located in the Museum’s Rotunda
Insect Crafts—located near the Red Stairwell on the Balcony
Honey Tasting & Bee Keeping—located in Farm Tech exhibit
Current Insect Issues—located near escalators by Brain Food Café
Cricket Spitting—located on the South Portico Lawn, weather permitting