The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) is pleased to announce the arrival of the blockbuster traveling exhibition, Bugs. Coming to the GRPM on October 14, this fully immersive exhibit gives human visitors a chance to learn from the genius of bugs. Visitors enter a colorful, magical space, marvel at large-scale bug models, and explore hands-on science. Crafted by New Zealand’s world-famous museum Te Papa, in collaboration with the five-time Academy Award-winning film studio Wētā Workshop, Bugs is a high-impact, hands-on experience for the whole family.
The concept of Bugs is a show developed by the bugs themselves. The exhibition is built around four immersive chambers, where visitors experience the incredible talents of four extraordinary insects:
-Meet the gorgeous orchid mantis, who hunts her prey disguised as the most beautiful flower of all.
-Discover how the jewel wasp is a killer brain surgeon, turning its victim into a zombie, ready to do its bidding.
-Witness the incredible flight of the dragonfly in the zoetrope, a spectacular 3D animation unlike anything on the planet.
-Join other visitors in bees vs. hornet: You become the bees defending your hive from the deadly hornet.
Bugs will be on display at the GRPM from October 14 through February 4, 2024, and will be included with general admission to the Museum. The GRPM offers discounts for Kent County residents, and Kent County children aged 17 and under visit for FREE every day. Visitors may reserve their tickets to visit the Museum in advance by visiting grpm.org.
Members get early access to the exhibit through a members-only preview on October 14 from 10 am to 12 pm.
