CSI: Crime Scene Insects

Posted on 19 July 2008

Now through September 1st, the Las Vegas Natural History Museum is hosting a special exhibit called, CSI: Crime Scene Insects. This display explores one of the most fascinating areas of criminal investigation- forensic entomology, the use of insects to solve crimes. The exhibit takes visitors through the history of insect use in detective work, the importance of insect activity as the Earth’s ultimate recyclers, and explores how modern forensic science uses insects to solve crimes as demonstrated through intriguing case studies.

Curator, Dr. Lee Goff is a fellow of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, a technical consultant to the hit television show CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, and is one of only a dozen certified forensic entomologists. His work has helped insure an exhibit experience that will inspire wonder as visitors discover a unique environment that will help illustrate scientific principles and knowledge. Rookie detectives will enjoy enlarged models of bugs, containers with living flies, maggots, and beetles welcoming them to this exciting exhibition.

This exhibit is crawling with clues into the world of crime scene investigation so if you have a strong stomach and an interest in creepy, crawling, swarming critters, you’ll be buzzing about CSI: Crime Scene Insects.

This Exhibit is included in price of admission to the Las Vegas Museum of Natural History, so go ahead and see all the museum has to offer. Click here for a 2-for-1 museum admission coupon.

The Museum is open daily from 9am to 4pm. Adults $8, Children 3-11 $4, .00, Children 2 and under free.

Las Vegas Natural History Museum
900 North Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89101
702-384-3466