Next free, weekend open house is on Sunday, January 21st from 1:00-4:00 pm in conjunction with the UC Davis Design Museum and their exhibit "It's Bugged!" Visit both museums for two art/insect inspired experiences.

UC Davis Bohart Museum ​of Entomology

Mission Statement: Understanding, documenting  & communicating terrestrial arthropod diversity. 

Announcing the 7th annual UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day will be Feb. 17, 2018!

Insect Information Sheets

How to collect insects

​Visit us

Individuals, families, and friends are welcome to visit  for free. Our museum is  an active work area, so don't be surprised  if you see  someone sorting insects at a microscope or creating labels on a computer. You are welcome to ask them what they are doing!   If you are a group (e.g. scouts, school, retirement community, service club), please learn  more about our fee-based tour options.   
Hours for Public Visits
Monday - Thursdays from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm, plus occasional, weekend open houses​.

Click here for  our special weekend hours. ​
Researchers may access the museum at additional times. Please contact the museum to arrange your visit.
Seasonal Closures
Friday-Sunday and major holidays, plus occasional days. Check our calendar or call in advance.

Winter Break: The Bohart will be open December 18-20. We will be closed to the public from Thursday, December 21-Monday, January 1. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 2nd.
Scroll down for location and parking information.

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****This calendar is not comprehensive.  There may be events that are not posted.  Also, schedules change frequently. Please contact us, if you have any questions about specific dates.
Location:
1124 Academic Surge Building
UC Davis Main Campus
Davis, CA 95616

We are located on the beautiful UC Davis Campus in Davis, CA. The nearest intersection is La Rue Rd. & Crocker Lane. Meyer Hall is to the west of us.

The cost of a daily parking pass (Monday-Friday) is $9 per vehicle. Handicap and weekend  parking is free. The closest Visitor Parking lot  is 47, but this is often full. The other option  is parking over in the Gateway Structure** and lots P1 & P2 next to the Mondavi Center. For weekend events at the Bohart visitors may park in Non-Visitor Parking Lot 46, which is adjacent to our building. Confused? You can always call or email us.

**If you are parking on campus Tuesday-Thursday between the hours of Noon-5pm, you can take advantage of the Manetti-Shrem Art Museum parking kiosk in the Gateway Structure.  This  offers you a 4-hour parking pass for only $4.50, but this is only available during Manetti-Shrem  Art  Museum hours
Free handicap parking is located along Crocker Lane and in Parking Lot 46 next to the museum.
There's always something abuzz at the Bohart. Be sure to look for upcoming events! 
Department of Entomology & Nematology

Stay Connected
The Bohart Museum Society is our official support group. Please consider becoming a member or making a donation.