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Audubon Insectarium


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 294 attractions in New Orleans
Traveler Description: The Audubon Insectarium is the newest attraction in New Orleans - a must for the kids - come inside the historic Custom House and see the world's... more »
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Attraction type: Other, Specialty museum
Address: 423 Canal Street
US Custom House New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 581-4629

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5 of 5 stars
RAchopra   2 contributions
Fremont, CA
Oct 15, 2009

Great place to take kids in New Orleans - especially if they have been to the zoo too many times. Kids will love the bugs - you can even taste a cookie with chocolate covered grasshoppers if you are brave. more

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4 of 5 stars
starry943   11 contributions
USA
Aug 31, 2009

I don't like bugs or generally anything involving bugs. However, after my trip to the insectarium I look at them differently. The ride/movie inside the museum was great. It was really well done and I can see what it is an award-winning experience that rates up there with other attractions at Disney or Sea World. My favorite part of the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Williamfaith   6 contributions
Aug 23, 2009

Arrived before lunch on a weekday after the local schools started, and crowd was small. Some of the exhibits seem to be in the development stage. However, the displays of butterflies and beetles would each be worth the price of admission. There is also an extensive display of dung beetles the really impressed my 6 year old son. There is... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tr1pp1ng   4 contributions
S.Louisiana
Aug 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My sister and I took a day trip to New Orleans with 2 seven yr old kids - our main destination was the Insectarium. Truth be told, it should have been our ONLY destiniation. It was a Saturday, so it was a bit crowded - not as crowded as the Aquarium of the Americas was! By the time we got... more

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5 of 5 stars
Love-It-or-Leave-It   7 contributions
Hattiesburg, MS
Jun 15, 2009

You and your kids will have a great time and learn loads at the Insectarium in New Orleans. It is well-thought-out and enlightening. There is so much info. on bugs presented in a fun way, from the butterfly garden (real butterflies flying around you!), to the critter cafe', where you can eat actual bugs (crispy Cajun crickets)! My three boys... more

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5 of 5 stars
RoyalCafe   11 contributions
Montgomery
May 27, 2009

had a great time. a little expensive but a better deal if you buy an aquarium/insectarium package amazing how many different bugs there is in the world more

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5 of 5 stars
ethoma12002   14 contributions
Lake Charles, Louisiana
May 26, 2009

We visited the zoo, the aquarium, the I-Max, and the Insectarium this weekend. I think the Insectarium was the best. We almost decided to not go, but I'm glad we did. Vast collection and creepy-crawlies and some things you could touch - if you wanted to. Lots of stuff for the kids to enjoy - and the adults. Oh, there... more

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5 of 5 stars
Crisofero   5 contributions
Utah
May 21, 2009

We visited the Insectarium at Easter and were absolutely delighted! It is a fun, clean and educational place -- the dung beetles were fun, the theater was an absolute delight and the butterfly house was beautiful! The staff is very friendly and accommodating and take time to explain all the bugs to you! We even ate the grasshopper chutney in... more

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1 of 5 stars
Pensacola_FLYar   4 contributions
Pensacola, FL
Apr 8, 2009

Okay, I never actually got INSIDE the Insectarium, I only made it to the entrance where a large sign warning "No Weapons allowed" was displayed. It went on to explain that no knives, screwdrivers, fingernail clippers, or any other sharp object was allowed inside. I showed the man my little Swiss Army Knife and he just shook his head and... more

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4 of 5 stars
sparkydog09   21 contributions
Minneapolis
Mar 19, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

There is a nice collection is interesting "bugs" to learn about and observe. Most exhibits are a kid-friendly height which is great for the little ones. An hour should get you through, including the food/gift shops. There are lots of ticket options. I paid $15 for an adult ticket which I thought was a bit on the pricey side for... more

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Audubon Insectarium Address

423 Canal Street, US Custom House, New Orleans, LA 70130
Tel: (504) 581-4629