Programs

The MSU Bug House offers a variety of free and fee-based educational programs about insects.

Use this link to contact us to schedule a program or request more information. All programs must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance.

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The MSU Bug House offers a variety of fee-based educational programs about insects and other arthropods.

TOURS

Mini-Tour ($45) - 30 minutes. Includes time to explore the Bug House and meet our live animals; no presentation; limited to 15 visitors.
Regular Tour (M-W, 9-5) ($85) - 60 minutes. Includes presentation, time to explore the Bug House & meet live animals, limited to 30 visitors.
Regular Tour (Sa-Su, or M-W after 5) ($160) - 60 minutes. Includes presentation, time to explore the Bug House & meet live animals, limited to 30 visitors.
Virtual Regular Tour ($75) - 45 minutes. Includes presentation and/or activity, time to explore the Bug House & meet our live insects. No limit on attendance.

FREE OPEN HOUSES

Click on the "Events" tab above for a list of upcoming open houses!

The Bug House provides a variety of free open house events during evenings and weekends for the general public throughout the year, such as our Six-Legged Saturdays (third Saturday of each month from 10am to 1pm), as well as our monthly Monday Night Open Houses (second Monday each month, 5:30-7:30 pm). No appointment is necessary for our free open houses.

Know before you go:

Food & Drink: No food or open drink will be allowed inside the Bug House.
Payment: At this time we are unable to process electronic payments, thus, all payments must be made with cash or check. Payments can be made either before or during your program.
Parking: Limited parking is available in several different lots near the Natural Science Building - consult MSU Parking Services. There is NO BUS PARKING near the Bug House - buses should plan to drop off & pick up along Farm Lane.
Timing: We greatly appreciate it when our guests arrive on time! Visitors who arrive more than 30 minutes late for their scheduled program will be rescheduled.