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A scene from the “Bug Lab” exhibition coming to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Mike O’Neill]<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a bug\u2019s world, and a new exhibition at the Perot Museum is about to show you why. These creepy critters are actually geniuses \u201cwhose extraordinary adaptations inspire cutting-edge human innovation\u201d\u2014and kids and adults alike will be gob-smacked by this immersive look into their lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cBug Lab\u201d\u2014an exhibition developed by New Zealand\u2019s Te Papa national museum and the five-time Academy Award-winning W\u0113t\u0101 Workshop\u2014opens this Saturday, June 28, at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas and runs through January 4.<\/p>\n A scene from the \u201cBug Lab\u201d exhibition coming to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n To transform how you look at insects, \u201cBug Lab\u201d highlights their genius-level capabilities through dramatically larger-than-life models and interactive learning stations, with insights from leading entomologists. The result? \u201cAn unparalleled opportunity to experience the world from a bug\u2019s perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n From swarm intelligence to brain surgery A scene from the \u201cBug Lab\u201d exhibition coming to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n \u201cPrecision flight, swarm intelligence, even brain surgery\u2014insects offer us a template for technology and innovation,\u201d Dr. Linda Silver, Eugene McDermott CEO of the Perot Museum, said in a statement. \u201cWith a blend of science, wonder, and interactive learning that aligns with the Perot Museum\u2019s mission to inspire minds through nature and science, \u2018Bug Lab\u2019 will change how people perceive these tiny creatures by showcasing their remarkable adaptations and what humans can learn from them.\u201d<\/p>\n Humans have taken a page out of a bug\u2019s book by applying lessons learned from insects to solve some of the world\u2019s toughest problems, the museum said, and the exhibition lays a lot of that out for you.<\/p>\n A scene from the \u201cBug Lab\u201d exhibition coming to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n \u201cBug Lab\u201d attractions include, per the Perot:<\/p>\n :: Immersive B<\/strong>ug Chambers<\/b> that recreate detailed environments, allowing visitors to experience firsthand the remarkable abilities of various insects, from the lightning speed of dragonflies to the lightning-fast reflexes of mantises.<\/p>\n :: In<\/strong>teractive Adaptation Stations<\/b> where visitors can test their skills against those bugs through engaging, hands-on activities that demonstrate the complexity of insect behavior and capabilities.<\/p>\n :: H<\/strong>ands-On Labs<\/b> where visitors can examine actual bug specimens and learn cutting-edge bug science and bio-inspiration through hands-on interaction.<\/p>\n Family friendly: A scene from the \u201cBug Lab\u201d exhibition coming to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n The museum says \u201cBug Lab\u201d offers things with multigenerational families in mind so children, parents, and grandparents can explore together, \u201cengaging with the fascinating world of insects through age-appropriate activities and displays.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe Perot Museum is dedicated to creating exciting experiences that fascinate learners of all ages,\u201d said Perot Museum Chief Learning Officer Drex Owusu. \u201cThe teams at Te Papa and W\u0113t\u0101 Workshop have created an unparalleled exhibit that is bold, cinematic, and immersive\u2014and that will teach its human visitors as much about themselves as it does about bugs.\u201d<\/p>\n A scene from the \u201cBug Lab\u201d exhibition coming to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in downtown Dallas. [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n \u201cBug Lab\u201d is supported in part by Visit Dallas and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.<\/p>\n The exhibition is supported in part by Visit Dallas and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.<\/p>\n For more info including tickets, parking, and museum hours, you can go here<\/a>.<\/p>\n More looks at \u2018Bug Lab\u2019 [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n [Photo: Mike O\u2019Neill]<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss what\u2019s next. 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