CSI: Crime Scene Insects Heads to the Miami Science Museum

CSI: Crime Scene Insects is an interactive exhibit that analyzes forensic entomology, which is the use of insects to reveal critical details of a crime scene.

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Students get a look at a makeshift morgue one of several exhibits at the CSI: Crime Scene Insects exhibit. Click here to view additional photos.

MIAMI, Fla. – The Miami Science Museum announced it will be hosting CSI: Crime Scene Insects, an interactive exhibit that analyzes forensic entomology - the use of insects to reveal critical details of a crime scene.

Inspired by the hit television show CSI and CSI: Miami, CSI: Crime Scene Insects explores criminal investigations through lively hands-on components, live insects and crime scene recreations. Visitors can observe real crime scene insects including, but not limited to: carrion beetles, dermestid (flesh-eating) beetles, blowflies and maggots.

For more information on Miami Science Museum’s new exhibits, upcoming events and summer camp visit the Museum Website at www.miamisci.org or call 305/646-4200.