Marvellous Minibeasts

Spiders, scorpions, and beetles. Decorate your own plaster model to take home. 

Insects are fascinating! Learn as you create your own version of an insect and have fun at the same time during these school holidays.

Did you know that insects make up over 80% of the terrestrial species on Earth and we need them! Insects include bees, ants, butterflies, grasshoppers, and beetles, among many others. Whether they crawl, fly, squirm, or slither, insects get the job done: they maintain healthy soil, recycle nutrients, pollinate flowers and crops, and control pests.

While at the Museum, continue to learn more about insects and visit Sixteen Legs an exhibition that takes you into a world of mystery and darkness, where some of Australia’s strangest ancient creatures still survive unseen.