#  Reactions in Action! The Secret Chemistry of Insects 

 



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####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **June 20, 2026** 

 03:00PM - 03:30PM EDT 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **Harvard Museum of Natural History**  

 [26 Oxford Street  
Cambridge, MA 02138  
United States



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#### In-Person Presentation

Join Harvard chemists for a hands-on exploration of the chemistry hidden in the insect world. Discover how beetles defend themselves with hot chemical sprays, why butterfly wings can shimmer with brilliant colors, how tiny insects help make bright red pigments, and how fireflies glow in the dark. Through live demonstrations and colorful reactions, visitors will see how chemistry helps insects communicate, protect themselves, and light up the natural world!

Recommended for all ages.

Regular museum admission rates apply.



 

 



 

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