Audubon Insectarium

Top 1% of attractions in New Orleans
8/10

10 expert reviews

“The unique Audubon Insectarium exhibits an important but distinctly less cuddly selection of animals.”

– Concierge

Frommer's Frommer's
"This fascinating museum is dedicated to all things bug and arachnid, specifically 900,000 species of critters that creep, crawl, and flutter." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Shrink down to ant size and experience "Life Underground," explore the world's insect myth and lore, venture into a Louisiana swamp, and marvel at the hundreds of delicate denizens." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Insects are beautiful... insects are creepy. Get your fill of both sides of the coin during a visit to the Insectarium on Canal Street. On the beautiful side, there are the gorgeous..." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Wander through the lush terrain through natural habitats containing Siamang monkeys, orangutans, big cats, exotic birds, rhinos, hippos, zebras and giraffes." Full review
Where Where
"Located in the circa-1860 U.S. Custom House, this ranks as the nation’s largest museum devoted to insects." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The former New Orleans Custom House now houses the largest free standing insectarium in the country, with a huge array of space for exploring bugs and creepy crawlies." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Housed in a building from 1848, this Audubon institution is the largest museum in North America dedicated to insects." Full review
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This fascinating museum is dedicated to all things bug and arachnid, specifically 900,000 species of critters that creep, crawl, and flutter" Full review


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