Bug Day

Get ready for a bug bonanza at Tūhura Otago Museum!

Celebrate the wonders of bugs with us as we support the velvet worm in the race for New Zealand Bug of the Year.

This family-friendly day out is packed with exciting activities, hands-on workshops, and fascinating bug science!

What’s On:

Bug Poetry: Enjoy readings from New Zealand’s first-ever Bug Poetry Competition.
Meet the Experts: Learn from local bug scientists about the vital role bugs play in our world.

Hands-On Fun:

-Craft a Valentine's Day card for your favourite bugs!
-Make your own robotic bug
-Create seed bombs for pollinators
-Feed a real honeybee
-Face painting with bug designs!

Let’s give a big cheer for bugs—we can’t live without them!

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10am – 3pm, Saturday 15 February
Atrium Level 1
Free entry