Audubon Insectarium

North America’s largest museum devoted to insects & their relatives. You’ll discover why insects are the building blocks of all life on our planet. You’ll be shrunk to bug size; wander thru a Louisiana swamp; see an awards show for bugs; see thousands of butterflies in an Asian garden.

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423 Canal St New Orleans , LA 70130 United States

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The Ritz-Carlton

The Audubon Insectarium offers insect encounters, fun bug animation and surprises in their immersion theater , a serene Japanese butterfly garden , and much more.

Lilly Calandrello

Audubon Nature Institute is a family of nine museums and parks dedicated to nature. It's a zoo , insectarium, endangered species preserve, aquarium , and an Entergy IMAX® Theatre all in one. Love it! Read more

Brandi Bruce

I️ am so very glad I️ took the time to go through here. Very educational and worth every penny!

Lovely G.

The butterfly conservatory is amazing. The butterflies fly freely and may land on you.

Kristine Koepp

It was fun...shorter visit then aquarium or zoo...the butterfly garden and the show was the most enjoyable parts for my kids.

Cintain 昆遊龍

All exhibits are interesting and well-set up. Impressive and educational !

John Graham

TSA style security to get in due to it being a federal building, but the Chocolate Chirp cricket cookies make it all worth while.

Readiness K

Butterfly room is by far the best area

Allison Kasic

Run don't walk to the bug buffet in the back of the museum . It's insane and surprisingly tasty.

Jeffrey Piatt

The insectarium is below the us customs house so to enter you have to go through an check point and knives and other wepions are banned because it's in an federal government building .

Sienna Goldsmith

I recommend getn the year membership, its fun for the family and u also get discounted rates o. The 8 other museums

Ramsey Bell

Make sure to bring your floss ... Got a cricket leg stuck between my teeth. The kids love it too.

Cori C

A little pricey for what they have. Hopefully, they will keep w the $2 Tuesday's for residents

Lisa Smith

Baby alligator feeding and butterfly room were the highlights.

Kiet Ly

We're going to see some insects or bugs from all over the world.

David Hutchens

This place is simply outstanding. If you have kids, they will love it. Don't miss it!

cnelson ︻╦╤─

Live the BUG LYFE just like Termpac

Jeffrey Piatt

Wonderful attraction with great exhibits .

J Chan

Its better to get the package deal with insectarium/aquarium/zoo/IMAX experience.

Gambit New Orleans

Visit go4thontheriver.com & download a coupon for $4 off a single adult or child admission. Valid July 4-8, 2012.

Hunae Johnson

Very interesting place. Watch out for the bugs though.

Karen Welzel

Butterfly garden was the best.

Denis Ostir

Worth a trip.

Meredith Wiggins

The cricket banana fritters are delicious. Be brave and try one

Chiricka Orisakwe

Butterfly exhibit was fun

Bryan G

Very well done living museum .

Greta Perry

Make sure to sample the free bug cuisine in the back kitchen! About 1.5 hours max

Marvin Pabon

Really pretty! If you come to New Orleans you should come here

Michael Hill Sr

Awesome at Audubon Insectarium

Nessa Singlelady Magge

u see then tht u have not see

Alex Nikitin

Butterflies!

Lina Trifon

The place was too small for the price of the ticket. I suggest skipping it.

Chris Patterson

Can't take pocket knives or guns in. So leave in the car or hotel .

Nia Ealy

insect cooking class . /0)

Joe Straubhaar

Not so good for small kids - two year old does not get much from displays

Aloysius McMurphy

No swatting, please.

Nickolas Pizzalato

Not the best. Aquarium was better.

Jeremy S

Not worth the money

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