The Bug Lab Invertebrate Museum
#28 - 6th Street, New Westminster
New Westminster
Tel: 604-523-BUGS (2847) Fax: 604-668-8333
thebuglab@telus.net
http://www.thebuglab.com

Location:
Directly behind Starbucks on the north side of Columbia Street

General Information:
The Bug Lab is an Invertebrate Zoo, featuring over 25 different live and native invertebrate species housed in a safe and educational environment. They educate and raise ecological awareness about insects, arachnids, and other terrestrial invertebrates, teach the importance of conservation and a healthy respect for these animals and the habitats in which they live.

Age Group:
All ages, but especially older children who love animals!
Babies: This is not an activity designed for infants, however they'll enjoy seeing the it with their older siblings or friends.
Toddlers: This is not an activity designed for toddlers, however they'll enjoy seeing the it with their older siblings or friends. They might enjoy so they insects moving around! You can compare the insects to some of those that appear in books your kid are familiar with.
Older children: Older kids will also enjoy the up close and personal with the insects. They can learn all about the bugs and how they live. They will truly enjoy the rule of being a Junior Entomologist, especially if they love bugs!

Hours of Operation:
September, October, November:
Wednesday through Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

December:
Wednesday through Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
*Closed December 24, 25, 26, 27
*Open December 28, 29, 30
*Closed December 31

January – May:
Closed January 1 - January 9
Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am - 5 pm
June – August:
Everyday 10 am - 5 pm

**Closed all Statutory Holidays

Cost: (Currently)
Children (under 2 yrs) Free
Children $6.00
Youth $7.00
Adults $8.00
Family of 4 $24.00
*Note that hours and admission prices are subject to change without notice.
8 Save a $1.00 off http://www.thebuglab.com/coupon.htm

What is there to Do and See?
When you visit The Bug Lab you become a Junior Entomologist, a scientist who studies insects. Students and bug lovers (adults too) trade their coat for a lab jacket and a clipboard and study the bugs in the lab.

They have insects such as; scorpions, tarantulas, leaf and stick insects, spiders, mantis, crickets, grasshoppers millipedes, centipedes and other bugs on display. The bugs come from all over the world. The Bug Lab acts as an educational facility for bug enthusiasts. Details of the bug’s life are explained by the museum’s knowledgeable staff. New bugs are on display all the time! They also have preserved specimens and a great gift shop. The Bug Lab carries a wide variety of gifts from educational toys and games to clothing and jewelry.

The Bug Lab has a variety of programs. Brave bug lovers can touch and feel live and exotic bugs in the mini museum. Larger groups can rent the Entomology Arcade, an assortment of logic and interactive games that teach kids about bugs.

Friday afternoons they often have bug story time, join them for a story in the museum.

Tips:
1. If you little one is scared of bugs, let your child decide when he/she is ready to go closer or even hold the insect.

2. Save a $1.00, print the coupon from here http://www.thebuglab.com/coupon.htm

3. Encourage your child to not only see the insects but to learn about them!

4. Cafes/shops near by for food or bring your own food.

5. Some insects are fragile so please be careful with them!