Bugfest 2025
Schedule
Sat Sep 20 2025 at 10:00 am to 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27601 | Raleigh, NC
As the Museum’s biggest 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.
Get all the details for this FREE event at: https://ncmns.net/BugFest2025
Theme Bug:
This year, BugFest shines a spotlight on krill in celebration of our Blue Whales special exhibition! These tiny arthropods may be small, but they have a colossal impact. Their massive swarms, which can stretch up to 60 miles, are so large they are visible from space. In addition to krill, you’ll also see marine decapods highlighted at this year’s event.
BugFest is sponsored by BASF. With additional support from Janice Swab, Murphy's Naturals, Wegmans, Syngenta, and Carter Bank. In-kind support provided by Armstrong’s Cricket Farm Georgia, Pepsi Bottling Ventures, and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton-Downtown Raleigh.
Where is it happening?
11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC, United States, North Carolina 27601Event Location & Nearby Stays: