The Great Minnsect Show 2026

Join us for the FREE public event showcasing the wondrous world of insects!

The Great Minnsect Show will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 9:00am - 3:00pm at the St. Paul Campus Student Center located at 2017 Buford Ave, St. Paul, MN. Please note that 9:00am-10:00am is a sensory-friendly hour.

Activities for all ages!

  • Live insects!
  • Insect games!
  • Insect food!
  • Insect crafts!
  • Interactions with professional entomologists in academic, industrial, government, and non-profit sectors!

And so much more! 

Live Speakers

TimeSpeakerTopic
10:00amDr. Cristian Beza-BezaWhat is this bug? How do we discover new species?
11:00amDr. Elaine EvansBumble Bee Nest Quest
12:00pmDr. Vera KrischikManaging your landscape for biodiversity: Good insects, pollinators, and birds
1:00pmDr. Stephen KellsHow we move science forward by asking questions!

Parking

Parking is available at the Gortner Ave Parking Ramp - 1395 Gortner Ave, St Paul, MN 55108 - and local metered and pay lots. 

Questions?

email: [email protected]
phone: 612-624-3636

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