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Audubon Insectarium: Traveler Reviews

423 Canal Street, US Custom House, New Orleans, LA 70130 (Central Business District)
(504) 581-4629
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Ranked #19 of 151 attractions in New Orleans
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Type: Specialty Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
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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Austin, Texas, United States
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“A small but great place to go in New Orleans!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

The cook show and the butterfly garden are amazing. Don't be fooled by its appearance. Give this place a visit, you won't be disappointed.

Visited December 2012
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Chicago, Illinois
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Fun and unqiue”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 12, 2012

I had expected the insectarium to be a little large and house more bugs, frankly, but it was nonetheless a nice little visit. The exhibits were well-maintained and the supplemental info was well done. Interesting to learn a little more about the yellow fever epidemics and the termite troubles. Kids would likely enjoy this visit. The butterfly garden was jam-packed with butterflies and quite pretty, but again, rather small compared to what I've seen elsewhere. The cooking show was very very basic, but it was pretty fun to try some edible bugs (wax worms, crickets, meal worms). Worth it if you have the time and definitely kid-friendly, bu not as exceptional as some of the other reviews implied.

Visited December 2012
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“Beautifully done”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

I was pleasantly surprised by the Insectarium. The exhibits were very well done. It would be a fantastic place to take an interested child or group of children. Adults will also find things to interest them. The butterfly section was particularly good.

Visited December 2012
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Arabi, Louisiana
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“Insectarium with New Orleans Flare”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

I love the new orleans hall with the jazz music. We did not care for the cooking show and left before they served the bugs. We loved the butterfly exhibit. Since we are from New Orleans we found the info on our local bugs interesting. The bug movie was fun.

Visited October 2012
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“creepy!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2012

didnt think I would like this but it was brilliant. the butterflies were amazing.. do go.. its way better than i thought it would be!

Visited November 2012
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