NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOSTS 38th ANNUAL BUG FAIR MAY 18-19, 2024

The Jungle Nymph Walking Stick is this year’s featured insect.

Image courtesy of NHMLAC

On May 18 and 19, 2024, the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) in Exposition Park will host its 38th annual Bug Fair, a two-day festival celebrating insects both local and exotic, including the jungle nymph walking stick, this year’s featured insect, which is being highlighted at NHM’s most popular annual event.

Visitors will experience up-close encounters with crawly creatures; meet real scientists who will share their knowledge of insects and their benefits to the environment; interact with giant bee puppets; watch an insect-focused cooking demonstration; and have the opportunity to get hands-on and crafty with activities throughout the weekend. In addition, visitors can explore the Museum’s diorama halls, which will be filled with exhibitors and vendors offering just about everything from live exotic insect collections to unique and cool bug-related products.

Bug Fair participants can sit down to rest in the 2nd Floor Mammal Hall to view a free screening of the National Geographic series A Real Bug’s Life, an incredible adventure into different bug worlds around the globe, inspired by the World of Disney and Pixar’s A Bug’s Life.

WHERE: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

900 Exposition Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90007

WHEN: May 18-19, 2024, 9:30 am – 5 pm

COST: FREE with museum admission and for Members.