World of Wasps

Did you know that wasps purr? Or that they wag their bodies and tap their antennae to communicate? Wasps have surprisingly relatable social behaviours within their complex societies that are revealed in the world’s first exhibition centred on wasps.

On display are wasps and nest specimens from around the world showcasing the diversity of species and nest architecture. Discover the construction secrets of these master builders, zoom inside a virtual wasp’s nest, and experience a wasp’s-eye view in a rewilded Grant Museum.

Based on UCL research, World of Wasps brings together cutting-edge imaging, projections, commissioned artwork and virtual reality to reveal the unseen world of wasps – their homes, their lifestyles and their relationships.

World of Wasps was commissioned by UCL Museums and Cultural Programmes for UCL Grant Museum of Zoology.

Suitable for

• 0-5 Years
• 11-13 Years
• 14-18 Years
• 6-10 Years
• Adults

Event type

• Exhibition

Which insects?

• Ants, bees, wasps and sawflies