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423 Canal Street
U.S. Custom House
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
1-800-774-7394, 504-410-BUGS (2847)
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The U.S. Custom House is on the corner of North Peters and Canal Street. The entrance is on Canal Street, so look for the brass butterfly on the sidewalk!
The Audubon Insectarium showcases the largest group of animals on the planet... insects! Since prehistoric times, insects have played invaluable roles: pollinating crops, decomposing waste and adding intrigue, color, texture and majesty to our world.Your visit to the one-of-a-kind, interactive Audubon Insectarium will illuminate amazing things about these tiny (and not so tiny!) creatures; you’ll never think about them the same way again.
Located in the historic U.S. Custom House on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans, Audubon Insectarium will delight you with ‘up close and personal’ live insect encounters, the indelible story of the Crescent City and insects, and “Life Underground,” where you’ll be shrunk to insect size. Discover global insect customs, sample exotic insect cuisine, learn about the history of termites and the latest technologies used in pest control management. Take in a fun, animated insect film at our immersion theater, traipse through the Louisiana swamp, enjoy the tranquility of our Japanese butterfly garden and watch hundreds of winged beauties as they flit about.
And when you're away from the Insectarium, keep your eyes open for Audubon's
special bug transport vehicle. Heads all turn when Audubon's Insect
Express is seen on the highways! Wrapped with an insect-themed graphic,
the Insect Express is a one-of-a-kind transportation vehicle. With a
generous three-year lease contributed by Performance Subaru of New
Orleans, the eye-catching Forester transports creeping, crawling
critters to and from the Insect Rearing Facility in New Orleans East.
Audubon Insectarium visitor hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Sundays, with last entry at 4:00 p.m. Advance ticket purchase highly recommended. Tickets to Audubon Insectarium may be purchased at Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theater, the Insectarium, or online.