The Great MinnSect Show 2026
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 04/18/2026
Join us for the FREE public event showcasing the wondrous world of insects! Activities for all ages! Live insects! Insect games! Insect food! Insect crafts!
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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 entomologists from academia, industry, government, and non-profits!
And so much more!
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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: entodept@umn.edu
phone: 612-624-3636
Location:
St. Paul Student Center, 2017 Buford Avenue, Saint Paul, MN, USA
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
The event has already taken place on this date:
04/18/2026
Time:
10:00AM to 3:00PM
Price:
FREE
Ages
Adults & kids togetherWeb Service