Bugs Ed Workshop
Get ready to discover the weird and wonderful world of insects at the Bugs Ed Workshop! Taking place at Redcliffe Museum on Saturday 27 June 2026 from 10:30am to 11:30am, this fascinating hands-on experience invites visitors of all ages to get up close to some of nature’s most incredible creatures.
Perfect for curious kids, families, and budding nature enthusiasts, the workshop explores the remarkable diversity of insects from around the world. Learn how these amazing creatures live, feed, defend themselves, and thrive in environments across the globe. Best of all, you’ll have the chance to meet live Australian insects and even hold a stick insect!
🦋 Explore the Amazing World of Insects
Insects are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, and this interactive workshop showcases some of their most fascinating features. Examine preserved specimens from around the world and discover the incredible variety of shapes, colours, and adaptations found in the insect kingdom.
🐜 Meet Live Australian Insects
Get up close with a variety of live insects, including:
- Giant stick insects
- Leaf insects
- Preying mantids
- Other local Australian species
Visitors will have the opportunity to observe these incredible creatures firsthand and even hold a stick insect during the session.
📸 Visit the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
The workshop coincides with the launch of The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition at Redcliffe Museum. After learning about insects, visitors can explore a collection of hilarious and heartwarming wildlife photographs showcasing nature at its most entertaining.
🎟️ Ticket Prices
Adults: Free
Children: Free
Families: Free
✨ With live insects, hands-on learning, fascinating specimens, and plenty of opportunities to discover the natural world, the Bugs Ed Workshop is a fantastic school holiday activity for curious minds of all ages.
🛏️ Make Petrie Mill Motel Your Event Base
If you’re visiting Redcliffe for the workshop, make a day of it and explore more of the Moreton Bay region. Petrie Mill Motel offers comfortable accommodation, modern amenities, and a convenient location for families looking to enjoy the area’s museums, attractions, and events.