4 Museums in one area around the Olympic Stadium. We were there the first week of April 2024 going to see the eclipse. Took the subway to the Olympic Stadium. Around here are the Jardin Botanique, Insectarium, Biodome and Planetarium. Spent about 2 hours at the Insectarium. The first part is an indoor display of deceased butterflies mounted on displays. The second part is an enclosed butterfly greenhouse where live butterflies are free to fly all around visitors. Similar to the New Orleans insectarium which I reviewed earlier. The Jardin Botanique was closed for the season as there was snow on the ground, and would not open until May. Likewise the Chinese and Japanese tea gardens were closed. read more

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Due to the massive school group crowds, I spent less than 20 minutes here, but the venue is cute and definitely geared toward towards younger audiences. The beginning of the exhibit is kind of lacking in terms of content, but it makes up for it in the end. The most interesting part was the atrium that had ants carrying leaves and other fibers. If I wasn't for the passport deal, it would be okay to skip this attraction. read more

If you love butterflies- don't miss this museum! Super fun and interactive museum of bugs - especially for kids 12 and under. One of our favorite experiences in Montreal. read more

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The Montreal Insectarium is located in connection with the Montreal Botanical Gardens so one ticket will get you into both, but I would only recommend going in The Insectarium if you do not have a fear of bugs, because if you do - there are a LOT of bugs!) I don't love insects by any means, but it was pretty cool to read about each of them and see them in this setting and not crawling near me/in my house! They have lots of different insects to check out, including pretty butterflies in every pattern and size, stick bugs you can see blending into stick exhibits, and humungous tropical beetles that sent a shiver down my spine to know they exist, among many others. It's a pretty neat exhibit, especially if you're a bug lover. And it's included with your admission to the Montreal Botanical Garden (which I highly recommend!), so it's basically free if you do the gardens, so why not! read more

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I recommend visiting when the gardens are open because you will have a more full experience with more to see. I find the insectarium to be a bit small and it doesn't have enough to do and see. Most of the bugs are in the dome like room pinned to boards, there isn't that many live insects to observe. The space is beautiful and the butterfly room is lovely to walk through but i just find it too short with 4 attractions only. A great spot to visit if you go on a nice day to walk through the gardens as well. read more

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10/10. Went here with my folks who do not care for bugs, ended up loving them as mhch as I do. It was a very calming and emmersive experience, very educational, The staff were super friendly and enthusiastic about not just the museum, but insects in general. One of the people who talked to us went on about biophelia (iliciting positive reinforcement about the enviroment), how the museum was designed, the insects they hpused, excetera. Everything flowed very naturally, for the most part the building was accesible, lighting was great, it was amazing. One small criticism is that I wish the first section (focused on "getting into the mind of a bug) was a bit longer and fucosed on some more of the biological features of some bugs, like how they digest food, or the ecological roles of bugs (pollinators, detritovores, pest control, parisitism, excetera). I do also have a concern with the accesibility with the first sections room on how flies and other insects see on ceilings. Its a key part of the exibit, and there isnt any sort of alternative for people who are physically unable to do auch thing. Despite my criticisms, i do highy reccomend you come here. It was an amazing experience and I would go here again if I ever visit Montreal again. read more

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I came here on a vacation this weekend only because it was rated so highly, not because this was something I would choose on my own. It does cost around $15USD and is not part of the botanical gardens. It took us about 45 minutes to do the whole thing which felt quick but the whole 45 minutes was interesting. Trust the reviews, it really cool here. read more

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We enjoyed the insectarium a lot. The Insectarium has 4 attractions: The Alcoves, Tete-a-Tete, The Dome and the Great Vivarium. They are laid out in a consecutive path. You first enter the Alcoves which is a cool set of rooms and hallways that are built to give you the perspective of a bee's life inside their hive. After you enter Tete-a-Tete which is a room with 7 glass displays containing some interesting insects - you'll have to have a good eye to find some of them. Next comes the Dome which is a larger room with an impressive 36 displays of insects color coded like a rainbow. And finally you enter the live butterfly conservatory. A butterfly even landed on one of our hats and hung out for a minute or two. It took us 35 minutes to leisurely enjoy the Insectarium. The Insectarium is next to the Jardin Botanique. It is a separate ticket unless you buy the passport for all 5 "museums" (Jardin Botanique, Insectarium, Biosphere, Biodome and Planetarium). If you entered through the Botanical Garden, to enter the Insectarium, you need to exit the Garden (and show your tickets to re-enter). Then walk down to the building. Inside you can purchase tickets or scan your online purchased tickets. Admission costs C$22.75 adult, C$20.50 senior 65+, C$16.50 student 18+ with card, C$11.50 children 5 to 17y, C$62.75.25 family 2 adults 2-3 children. Children under 4y are free but you'll need to get a ticket for them. When we purchased our tickets for the Botanical Garden, we also tried to buy tickets for the insectarium (same pricing as Jardin) but the sales rep indicated they were sold out and recommended that we head over to the Insectarium ticket booth to check. It was odd because upon hearing this we went online via cell phone and purchased 4 tickets for entrance half an hour later. read more

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Truly lovely. Very well- thought out, beautiful, fascinating, and educational.. It evokes awe and is inspiring. read more

Nice spot for a date. Cool that there's a few different sections. Pretty decent experience for the price. read more

Insectarium de Montréal - Museums Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Really fun place. Seems kid orientated but I sure enjoyed it. I've never seen a collection like this. Most of the insects you will see are pinned to collection boards. The variety is mind blowing and beautiful. There are some live insects displays. Some of them are fascinating. My favorite was the colony of Leaf Cutter Ants that are mesmerizing to watch. Don't miss this special place. read more

Ne savant pas quoi faire avec les enfants un après-midi d'hivers nous avons regardés les activités autour du Biodôme et réalisions que nous n'avions jamais fait l'insectarium. C'était très agréable pour être honnête, ce n'est pas très grand, prévoir 1h max mais nous a fait découvrir une variété assez agréable d'insectes et de leurs manières de se camoufler dans la nature. La partie avec la serre aux papillons est super, il s'agit d'un endroit où les paillions sont justement en liberté et nous volent autour ce qui est très agréable mais aussi stressant car on ne veux surtout pas les écraser. Le prix de l'attraction est aussi abordable ce qui est normal vu que c'est une petite attraction quand même. Je recommande grandement pour une heure d'occupation découverte. read more

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The insectarium was SO cool. We didn't read up too much on what was housed here before going so every room was a wonderful surprise. The collections here are extensive and beautifully arranged, and the butterfly room was incredible. We found ourselves smiling and taking a million pictures. Such a wonderful experience for young and old alike. Staff were friendly and helpful and happy to talk to you about insects :) read more

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Thankfully my friends and I were savvy and got into the garden for free on a Free Day, thus our admission to this insectarium was also free. As a Biology major, I really like going to these kinds of places and am thus thankful that my friends were willing to entertain my little geeky nerd heart. There were beautifully mounted specimens as well as captivating live specimens, allowing this place to double as both an insect museum and an insect zoo. I'd say the collection was wonderfully extensive. When we visited, the place was full of kids and their families, so it definitely smelled like little kids. Not surprised since this place is definitely catered towards younger children. I'm not sure if we could really help the smell, but it's something to consider. It's definitely a nice educational place to take your little ones. read more

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Came here with a group of friends during the lantern festival that they put out every year at the botanical gardens as it was included in our tickets. Lots of really cool information that's sure to interest all kinds of people. They have a lot of live species in terrarium that catch the eye, that is if there not blending in with their natural environment ! Plenty of cool facts to read and lots of opportunities to take pictures. The layout of the place is a little confusing and I wish there were some arrows to point a suggest pattern or place to start and make sure you see everything. Other then that is a great little field trip to go on and the price is pretty decent read more

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Oscar from Sesame Street would love it here. Everything is GREEN! Your admission to the Insectarium is included with your admission to the Botanical Gardens... or visa versa. It is a very educational venue that is good for the entire family. There are a number of interactive exhibits. It's the perfect place to visit and spend an hour or more on a rainy day too. read more

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Little spot within the Botanical Gardens that has some specimens as well as live displays. There was a "meet the insect" demonstration and the kids were able to touch the stick insect. Takes about 20-30 minutes to complete the entire place. read more

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It's hard to review this as it is mostly geared for kids. Since I am not a kid and not currently have kids that I know of, it was a tad boring. All the kids there really seemed to enjoy themselves so if you are a family, you should go see it. If you don't have kids, them not really bother. read more

Insectarium de Montréal - a stick insect at the insectaium - Museums Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

I have an insect phobia - but I chose to tough it out and check out the insectarium for fun. There is 2 floors to the exhibition- with multiple sections including the dead vs live bugs, tropical vs forest. There was also a live show where kids and adults can interact with a " bug specialist" and hold a creepy crawly (I didn't not even attempt)GROSSS The Cafe was kinda neat for insect tastings (again I would never try anything) but items included - silk worm tacos, termite ice cream, cricket burgers or rice crispy square. All around fun trip for the family - entry included with the purchase of a botanical garden ticket for 16$ read more

Insectarium de Montréal - Museums Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

Ooooooo what other bug museum have you been to, honestly? This strictly insect-filled bug haven is very close to the Biodome and a ticket here will also get you a ticket to the Botanical Garden. This place exceeded my expectations. It's not just a bunch of pinned dead insects behind glass. No, the Insectarium also has live insect habitats. My absolute favorite one was the leaf-cutter ant exhibit on the top floor. An open small tree with terrariums at the bottom hold a colony of leaf cutting ants. Here, you can watch the ants cut into leaves and flowers. Then, you can watch them walk over a connecting branch to the other side, careying leaves. It's SO AWESOME. I never thought insects could be so exciting. It's also fun to check out the other live bug exhibits, the rest of which are covered behind glass. We played "find the bug" a few times. A lot of them are very well camoflauged! I would give this place 5 stars if their bug café was open. This was the main reason I came and I was disappointed I couldn't eat a worm taco. They are only open during the summer months since the café is outside. Pleasepleaseplease open year-round! That is too cool to be seasonal. I definitely recommend this place, but maybe come in the summer! read more

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One of the coolest places I have ever been to. It is so informative and there's so many species to see, dead and alive. They have everything seperated into regions or factoids. If anyone with kids in Montreal hasn't been here they need to go. read more

Pretty neat museum about bugs and insects. They have live ones. They have dead ones. Two floors filled with creatures that have some that you have may or may not even heard of. And the insects come from all over the world. Kids might have a better time coming here. There are a lot more interaction like pressing buttons that only children might have a better affinity for. Although I wasn't really into the Insectarium, the botanical gardens which is included in the Insectarium visit, was the highlight of my day trip. I spent over an hour roaming around the many themed parts of the garden including the Chinese and Japanese gardens. Both had many statues, fish, great architectural buildings and much more. The Japanese gardens also had bonsai trees too. Lots of people were actually going for a run in the botanical gardens. And some were painting on the grass. I opted for the combo package which comes with the Insectarium, Biodome and Planetarium. I recommend you do the same. It does take about 15 minutes to walk from the Biodome and Planetarium to the Insectarium and Botanical Gardens. read more

Lots to see and learn. The insectarium is included in the Garden admission so you get to see the garden and the insectarium for one fee ($20 CDA for adults and $10 CDA for children). They also honor AAA discount which knocks off $1-$2. On the outside of the insectarium, they have a bunch of facts about different types of bugs followed by example of the bugs encased? in glass orbs. (Think of the mosquito suspended in Amber in the Jurassic Park movies) If you follow that trail it leads to a play area. You enter the insectarium and see lots of facts and both live and model bugs. There is a large ant display that shows leafcutter?! ant colony. In the main area downstairs you see lot of displays with model bugs and facts about those bugs. There are lots live displays of bug some of which you will have to do quite a bit of searching for. In the short time we were there (45 minutes) a staff member brought out a large praying-mantis type green bug. He taught the crowd some facts about it while he monitored as people took turns holding it. It was great to see this type of live interaction. I would definitely recommend this place to everyone, especially because it is part of the garden admission. Individually, they may not be worth the price, but together, they definitely are. read more

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I wasn't sure of what to expect coming here, it's part of the Olympic Park in Montréal. It was fantastic, the displays of different type of insects was very educational and bugs can actually be beautiful, especially beetles. It's a little morbid seeing these creatures dead and on display, but when you think about their lifespans and the fact that they outnumber us, you kinda feel justified. I would recommend to people who enjoy seeing things about nature and especially love bugs. I think this would be good for families as well, this is definitely geared towards kids. read more

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This wasn't exactly what I expected when I walked in, but it came with our museum pass and I entered right by the building. Firstly, it's almost all green; an overwhelming amount of green. Second, almost all of the insects are dead. For some reason, I envisioned an insectarium to have a live butterfly exhibit, or a place to see various live insects. Yes, you will see live arachnids and other animals, but I would say about 90% of the insects were dead; beautifully displayed though (the entomologists did a great job!). But, the exhibit that gave this location a whopping 4 stars (in my opinion) was the Atta ant exhibit! It was THE coolest part in the entire building. I would go back just to see the Atta ants demonstrate social organization. Of course a kid may not understand this concept (heck, some adults may not either), but they can just enjoy watching the ants in their various roles. The other exhibit that was cool was the firefly exhibit. Enjoy the beautiful colors light up and sounds of fireflies as you wave a hand over various sensors (I believe this is the "touching light type of art installation" another reviewer mentions). Kids and adults loved it alike. Since there seemed to be little direct interaction -- I spent about 45 minutes here. It is quite small. If you enjoy reading the ins/outs of each species of beetles, then you may need to allocate more time here. Overall, I'm not sure I would pay separately for the Insectarium, but if it is included in the botanical gardens costs, then by all means stop here, especially if you are into bugs. read more

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A part of the museum complex at the Pie-IX metro stop, along with Biodome, Botanic Garden and the newest addition - the Planetarium. The insectarium is a small-ish exhibition of the above mentioned, though compactly contains lots of informative contents - everything from operational bee hives to still models of various insects species on displays. The really cool part is the live demonstrations where you get to hold certain insects and have the staff there explain the intricacies and uniqueness of the individual species to you. I feel like a kid again! read more

As part of the "Space for Life" network of museums located in the former Montreal Olympics Center, the Insectarium is one of the most renowned museums dedicated to the science of entomology, or more bluntly, all things insect and insectoid. It is located at one of the Rue Sherbrooke entrances of the Jardin Botanique, and the entrance fee is inclusive of both attractions. The exterior of the museum building is quite plain. It was built long after the nearby Olympic Center structures but to be so close to the outre designs of the Biodome and Stadium just heightens the contrast, although the aerial view is supposed to reveal an insect-like layout. Behind it is an insect-themed outdoor children's play area that includes some fun designs, including a climbing net shaped like a spider's web. Entry is directly into the smaller level of the museum, which overlooks the much larger lower level. One of the few spectacular structural designs are the green, plant-like columns extending from the lower level all the way to the ceiling of the upper level. Looking down from above, these pillars dwarf the display cases and people roaming about below, evoking activity on a forest floor, an apt perspective. What the Insectarium's housing may lack in visual impact outside and, for the most part, within, is more than made up by its breath-taking and extensive holdings. This is no token attraction. The collections here demonstrate both depth and breadth in the field of entomology. Georges Brossard, the founder, has a tremendous interest in insects that led to the opening of the Insectarium, with his own self-amassed collection donated for exhibition. There are thousands of live and dead insects on displays, including a substantial arachnid representation. The mounted dead insects are frequently grouped in dazzling displays of color, pattern, and size. The sheer variety leaves no doubt about the diversity that exists in the insect world. The live insect exhibits are fascinating and well-designed. Many viewable from 360 degree angles inside closed, glass cases, the insects can be seen in replicas of their natural habitats. Their talent for mimicry and role in the ecosystem are showcased well. There are also open displays, such as the leaf cutter ant colony. From a distance, it looks like two entwined small trees. Leaning in a bit reveals hundreds of ants busily going about their daily business, or back heading home to a glass-enclosed burrow that lets you peak inside. Personally, I wish for more robust descriptions for the displays in general, but the current postings are plenty informative. The insects themselves command the most attention. Whether one is fascinated or disgusted with these creatures, anyone who has any curiosity about them needs to pay a visit. I belong firmly to both groups, and won't soon be forgetting the enormous centipede nor many of the live insects. The Insectarium is a rewarding experience for all ages. read more

Insectarium de Montréal - Museums Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The actual insectarium is much smaller than I thought. It's a two story building. My kids loved it (1.5 and 4 yo). Plenty of live insects. We had ice cream covered in chocolate termite dip. Yummy. There is a small playground in the back (for 18 mo to 5 yo). The gardens are huge and we did not have the time to see them all (there is a Japanese garden, a Chinese garden currently under renovation, a water feature under construction). We took the subway to Viau, and then there is a shuttle (near biodome exit) that takes you to the insectarium (leaves every 30 min and it's free with wi-fi included). You can also walk to the insectarium, instead of taking the shuttle, (15-20 min walk). The subway station did not have an elevator (just FYI). We had a stroller but it wasn't a big deal as my husband who is very strong was able to carry it up the stairs. read more

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I visited on a Friday morning in late August. School must not have started yet, because there were a lot of children inside and the insectarium was quite crowded. The Insectarium is definitely geared towards young children, but there were of course a lot of other people present as well. There were a lot of informational exhibits, but I really wish that there were more live insects for me to visualize what I was learning. A live butterfly exhibit would have been a nice addition. However, I did enjoy looking for all the "camouflage bugs" that the museum had in their live insect collection. The museum was average and not too shabby in terms of content, but I've definitely experienced better. I only took a quick stroll through the Insectarium because of how crowded it was (and I didn't want to trample on any loose children), so I only spent around 20-30 minutes there. read more

WHEN TO VISIT: - Sept - Dec = the ANTS will walk around, FINALLY NOT HIBERNATING The rest of the museum (and garden): - end of Feb - April = butterflies flying around!!!!!!!! "Butterflies Go Free / Papillons en liberté" - Sept - Oct = lunar festival, lights in the Chinese garden "Gardens of Light / Jardins de Luminère" THE ANTS!!!! The ants will walk from one tank to the other tank on long branch. The branch is at adult-height eye level and NOT behind glass. You will see all ants of various roles except the queen ant, who's inside the boxes. And you will see them bring little leafs back to their homes. So freaking cute! If that's even a good description! OK the Insectarium has these live: - a lot of walking sticks (various kinds) - a lot of HIDING insects (the ones that hide under the bark, but you'll see them. I found all of them!!) - really big spiders - some water insects And on display (not live) - a ton of butterflies and beetles - and moths It's a quick browse and you're done. But if you bring a sketchbook, it's a different story! Every month features an "insect on tour" so the staff will bring out (at specific times) a particular insect. When I visited it was a PURPLE spider. SO BEAUTIFUL!!! read more

While this place is pretty small, there is plenty to look at. Live and dead insects that are artfully displayed and some of the colors of the butterflies, moths and beetles were surprisingly bright and on occasion shiny! What I really enjoyed here was the ants, seeing them carry the pieces of leaves from one display to the next that contains the colony was very cool. I wish there was a live butterfly exhibit! I would have also tried out the termite dipped ice cream if I had seen it. Just to say I've done it! read more

You'll really enjoy it if you like insects. However it's small so you can cover this tourist venue pretty quickly. Most insects are preserved. Very few live insects. Kids will enjoy. The garden area is quiet spectacular. Especially on a cold day. Lots of plant varieties to see. The butterfly garden is amazing! I spent a lot of time there. Please don't touch the butterflies. Lots of beautiful butterflies to see. Go early or close to closing time otherwise it's very crowded. read more

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I love bugs. Only when they are in captivity. This is a great place to see those hissing roaches without feeling the urge to stomp on them. I don't like bugs. They make me squirm... well, most of them. I love cute ones like butterflies. I have a strong urgency to kill a bug when I see it. Perhaps, it is because I grew up surrounded (and traumatized) by them? You know, when you grow up in the jungles of Congo and rural India, you are at the mercy of the local bugs. They rule the land. Try escaping a swarm of ants, having to run fast so roaches don't creep on you, or just avoiding a particular place because you are afraid the beetles will eat you alive. No wonder I am traumatized for life. Anyway, I love watching bugs in their habitats... as long as they are shielded from human contact. This insectarium has an excellent ant farm. The farm occupies an entire room. You can see the lives of ants, how hard they work, and their hives. It is spectacular. There are probably a thousand different types of beetles. Boy, am I glad they all are dead. Imagine me trying to stomp on all of them if they are alive and crawling. No, I don't want memories of my brief stay in Kenya. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this insectarium. The only side effect is that I got a little creeped out towards the end of the tour. I haven't been around so many bugs (dead or alive) since I came back to the U.S. (well, mosquitoes in Mississippi don't count... because Mississippi is a different planet, imo). read more

Good thing this place is free upon paying the entrance for the botanical garden. It was full, jam packed! But from the little I had seen, it was great. read more

Before I begin my review, I'd like to pick apart the following excerpt of a past review: "there isn't much going on. found the museum to be way too small or my hopes were too high. if you're a kid or going on a field trip, it'll be one of the best thing you'll see. as an adult, quite underwhelming." 1) There is A LOT going on. Not only are there tens of thousands of insects representing virtually all biomes of the world, but there are countless arachnids as well - in my opinion, those are bonuses, since the name of the museum is the "Insectarium" after all. The care through which the curators have taken to present the "bugs" is genuine. The live insects and arachnids are well-cared for and offer a glimpse into the habits of the species - leaf cutter ants at work (simply AWESOME), water boatmen and giant water bugs swimming and hunting for food, walking sticks mating and camouflaging in naturalist terraria, and tarantulas constructing webs. If you think there "isn't much going on", look closer and pay attention. You won't find animals at a more traditional zoo acting so natural as the "bugs" here. 2) This can be one of the best things you'll see regardless of your age. Yes, kids will love this, but this 33-year-old also loves this. Of course, if you, like most people, have an irrational fear of bugs, you may naturally possess an aversion to the subjects on display. Still, know that all the animals, live and dead, are behind glass and there is no way anything is going to escape and attack you. Relax. Read about why these animals are important to our survival. We'd all be dead in a short matter of time if one day all bugs were suddenly gone - and right now we are on that path due to our unsustainable lifestyles. There's a message here that everyone can afford to get. Now that I think of it, that's basically my review. I loved this. My wife and I spent several hours here, and only left because we also get admission to the botanic gardens (another review). Very cool place - check it out. read more

Creepy, informative, artsy and awesome all in one. The design of the interior of this building is great and weird. Alot of colors, tons of cool bug displays. There's also a weird touching light type of art installation, that doesn't make much sense but looks super cool. Really great place for kids and adults. My only complaint was the dirty bathroom, looked like a bomb exploded in there. read more

Bugs. Love 'em or Hate 'em, the Insectarium is one of the coolest places to go and look at them. Personally, I hate most bugs, but I loved being able to examine them up close and read about them in detail. I am deathly afraid of Spiders, but seeing them in a contained environment where I knew they couldn't jump on me was wicked! I think most of the fear of anything is the unknown. Getting to know these creatures in a more personal way, make me a little less creeped out by bugs in general. My boyfriend and I went here together, but this would definitely be cool for kids-- or for anyone who likes nature and learning more about the creatures that inhabit it. Price is decent since it includes admission to the Botanical Gardens. read more

Visited the Insectarium after the Olympic stadium and the Biodome. Well worth the walk through the beautiful park to see some bugs! Although small, there is a great variety of insects to see and learn about. We were amazed by the stick bug display as well as the "hands on" education available. read more

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Came here on an afternoon walk. Being a tourist, i wasn't sure where it was, so I wandered around Olympic park for a good while until I found a map that lead me there. I enjoyed the bugs in crystal balls lined pathway that led to the wrong place. Lots of cool bugs encased in crystal balls on posts. Very cool. After spending some time, I finally found the front door of this place, and entered. A single adult ticket was about $17. The museum itself is kinda small. But it's jam-packed with tons of information. the exhibits are informative and many of them are hands-on. The walking stick tank is massive and incredible. There are some walking sticks in there that are at least a foot long. In addition to their live bug collection, their walls are adorned with thousands of preserved bugs in cases. Many of them very beautiful and interesting. A group of small school kids were having a presentation, and I listened in for a bit. I enjoy picking up bits of information from tours already in progress. The docent pulled a massive bug out of a small plastic tank and let it dangle on her hand like a dried leaf. She showed the kids and they "ooooohed" and "aaaaaaahed" as small children tend to do. It was neat. I spent a few hours there among the bugs, and on my way out, hoped to get a magnet, or post card or small replica plastic bug of some kind. Then I discovered this place has no gift shop. Bummer. Great place, good exhibits, no gift shop. Kinda hidden in the botanical gardens. (which are also nice by the way) I'll definitely go again whenever I return to Montreal. read more

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A museum full of bugs, mostly dead ones on pins. You will see beetles as big as your hands.