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08/06/2026

Join us Monday, August 10, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for a fun, free event that's perfect for bug enthusiasts of all ages. Meet our knowledgeable Bug House guides, who will be available to answer your questions and introduce you to some of our incredible insect residents.🐝🦋🐞🐜🪲🪳🕷️

Whether you're curious about creepy crawlies or just looking for a unique family-friendly activity, we hope to see you there!

07/18/2026

The Bug House is open until 1pm today for our special our Eight-Legged Saturday! We are located in room 147 of the Natural Science Building - most campus parking is free on the weekends!

07/15/2026

Our next free open house is this Saturday! Celebrate Six-Legged Saturday in 8-legged style with a special 🕷️ spider-themed storytime 📖 at 10:30am and spider crafts!! 🕸️😁 We'll be open from 10am until 1pm on Saturday, July 18!

07/10/2026

We’re getting excited for our upcoming open house on Monday night! The bug house will be open to all from 5:30-7:30 pm on the 13th! 🐛🦗🪲🕷️🐞🐜

06/13/2026

We are so excited to announce TWO free Bug House events next Saturday, June 20!

From 10am until 1pm, the Bug House will be open for Six-Legged Saturday! Join us in the Natural Science Building for crafts, story time, and all things bugs!

Later, starting at 9:30pm, we'll be in the Beal Botanical Garden for an evening of blacklighting! Backlighting attracts nocturnal insects to illuminated sheets, allowing visitors to observe and photograph a diversity of local insects!

We hope you can join us!

06/04/2026

We're getting ready for our next FREE Monday Night Open House! The Bug House will be OPEN to the public from 5:30 to 7:30 pm on Monday, June 8. Stop by and meet our menagerie of live insects & other arthropods! No registration required. Most parking on campus is free after 6pm!

05/12/2026

We are so excited to host author Amy Dua for our Six-Legged Saturday story time this Saturday, May 16! The Bug House will be open from 10am until 1pm, with story time starting at 10:30. Hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

We are getting ready for our upcoming Monday Night Open House this Monday, May 11! The Bug House will be open to the public from 5:30-7:30 pm. We hope you can join us! 🦋🐛🐞🐜🪲🕷️

04/17/2026

Six-Legged Saturday is TOMORROW!! 🐛🦋We hope you can join us for bugs, crafts, story time, and more! Our theme this month is metamorphosis!

We'll be open from 10 am until 1 pm, and are located in room 147 of the Natural Science Building. All are welcome at this free event 💚🐞

04/10/2026

Hey everyone! We hope you can join us for our next Monday Night Open House, this coming Monday April 13, from 5:30-7:30 pm!

Learn about the fascinating world of insects as you observe specimens from around the globe! Challenge yourself to spend time in our live room observing tarantulas, ants, beetles, and more! Everyone is welcome at this FREE event!

Address

288 Farm Lane, Room 147 (Natural Science)
East Lansing, MI
48824

Website

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