To bug or not to bug — there’s no question, 

you must attend the Great Minnsect Show 2024!

From meeting live insects and playing buggy games, to tasting six-legged snacks and winning creepy-crawly prizes, the public is invited to engage in all things entomology at the

 U of M’s Great Minnsect Show

Who: The Department of Entomology at the University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences. 

What: The Great Minnsect Show is a free public event showcasing the wonders of insects and teaching visitors about the Department of Entomology’s mission to conduct research and education in the science of entomology, emphasizing the systematics, biodiversity, biology, ecology, and importance of insects and their relatives in relation to human welfare, and the maintenance of a healthy environment.

The event will feature fun and educational activities for all ages, including live insects; insect games; insect-themed gifts; door prizes; and interactions with entomologists from academia, industry, government, non-profits; and more. Come take a selfie with a big bug! 

When: Saturday, April 20, 2024

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 

Where: U of M CFANS, Twin Cities campus in St. Paul 

St. Paul Student Center

North Star Ballroom (2nd floor)

2017 Buford Ave.

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St. Paul, MN 55108