40TH ANNUAL BUG FAIR AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

Cost

Check the website for ticket prices

Organizer's Site

nhm.org/bugfair

Council District

City Council District 9

Event Series Dates

May 16 – 17, 9:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.

Event Schedule

The 40th annual Bug Fair is a two-day fan-favorite festival celebrating our bug-eyed and multi-legged friends. Experience up-close encounters with crawly creatures and gain a deeper appreciation for insects, their ecosystems, and their impact on our planet. Get hands-on and crafty with interactive activities.

Upcoming Events

June 4 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm -
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$0.00 - $7.00

Hollyhock House Tours

Experience the interior of Hollyhock House at your own pace with a self-guided tour. Docents are on hand to provide information and answer questions.

June 4 @ 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm -
Art in the Park,

5568 Via Marisol Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90042
United States

Art in the Park Latin Percussion Lab, 2026
Free

Latin Percussion Lab with Art in the Park

Latin Percussion Lab 3:30pm – 4:15pm Latin Jazz Sessions 4:30pm – 6:00pm Thursdays (check site for updates) With Teaching Artist Matthew Hernandez & Sergio Segura. These workshops happen in partnership with Neighborhood Music School Latin Percussion Lab Sign up here! This program is designed to introduce basic rhythms and counting exercises for students through the use of hand percussion and Afro-Latin drumming techniques. Students will have a chance to learn all about essential elements in Latin music like clave, tumbao...

June 4 @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm -
Art in the Park,

5568 Via Marisol Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90042
United States

Art in the Park Latin Percussion Lab, 2026
Free

Latin Jazz Session with Art in the Park

Latin Percussion Lab 3:30pm – 4:15pm Latin Jazz Sessions 4:30pm – 6:30pm Thursdays (check site for updates) With Teaching Artist Matthew Hernandez & Sergio Segura. These workshops happen in partnership with Neighborhood Music School Latin Percussion Lab Sign up here! This program is designed to introduce basic rhythms and counting exercises for students through the use of hand percussion and Afro-Latin drumming techniques. Students will have a chance to learn all about essential elements in Latin music like clave, tumbao...

June 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm -
Free 

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

Learn the English, civics, and history requirements to pass the test to become a United States citizen. This free 10-week class is taught in English. Each class covers a different topic. Participants are welcome to join at any time. You do not need to attend the first class to take part in the other classes.