Bug Squad
Kids can tunnel, climb, leap, and soar through this highly interactive exhibit that blends scientific facts with super-hero fun.
- Time of Year
- July 25, 2026 – November 29, 2026
- Location
- Level 2
In the imaginative world of Bug Squad, insects don’t just have super abilities, they are real superheroes! Young visitors can join the swarm, learn about each Bug Squad member, and try out their super abilities in this interactive play space.
Access to this exhibit is included with Museum admission.
Stop by each station to try out these insect skills for yourself! Take a twirl on the Chrysalis Spinner, take flight as a pilot in the Drone Cockpit, leap like a grasshopper in at the Giant Jumps station, light your way through the Lumineers Lair, and so much more!
Bug Squad creates excitement about learning by immersing children in an world inspired by fictitious superheroes and factual science. Families can meet the special squad through talking animatronics, explore their abilities through special interactive experiences and play-based STEM activities, and learn about real-life bug abilities and traits. Families will spend the day playing and exploring and leave with a greater love for science and an appreciation for biodiversity.
Bug Squad was created and produced by Omaha Children’s Museum.
Bug Squad Exhibit Sponsor
Rose Pest Solutions and the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum forge a natural partnership rooted in sustainable stewardship.
Rose's integrated pest management minimizes chemical impacts, protecting native flora and fauna, while the museum educates visitors on biodiversity and conservation. Together, they safeguard urban ecosystems and inspire community engagement in ecological health.
You can meet The REAL LIFE Bug Squad! The Bug Squad of Rose Pest Solutions is on a mission to educate, engage, and empower all walks of life with environmental science. One of their passions is encouraging young women to pursue careers in science. Together, they inspire kids to explore bugs, nature, pollinators, and science through hands-on STEM activities, live demonstrations, and creative learning adventures.
The Bug Squad of Rose Pest Solutions visits schools, museums, and community events to teach kids about insects, pollinators, and science.
