Bugs! Giant Robotic Creatures

It’s a bug’s life. Throughout the month of February, come explore some of the world’s most common insects like never before as they are shown 40 to 120 times their size in this new and exciting exhibit at the S.C. State Museum. It features cutting-edge animatronics and interactive technology, showcasing oversized examples that bring to life the hidden world of insects. The exhibit includes giant robotic creatures, an insect portrait gallery, a live bug zoo, and interactive dragonfly, honeybee and mosquito heads. Also showcased in the exhibit is a hands-on kids’ station with a puppet theater and a giant ladybug and black widow spider perfect for photo opportunities.

Cost: Members, $4; visitors, $5. Times: Monday, and Wednesday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m. Location: S.C. State Museum: 301 Gervais St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-898-4921 or visit SCMuseum.org.