Audubon Insectarium

Audubon Insectarium Use all five senses as you explore a museum devoted to some of the world’s fascinating insects.

Audubon Insectarium, located on Canal Street, encourages you to use all five senses as you explore a museum devoted to some of the world's most fascinating and important insects. At Bug Appetit discover and taste edible insect cuisine, explore a beautiful garden overlooking the Mississippi River with hundreds of free flying butterflies, muse over 50 displays with live arthropods, and much more. Book your tickets now, and discover why insects are the building blocks of all life on our planet.

No, you’re not seeing double! Our Entomologists spotted our Mexican fireleg tarantula with her old molt. 🕷️Tarantulas sh...
08/27/2026

No, you’re not seeing double! Our Entomologists spotted our Mexican fireleg tarantula with her old molt. 🕷️

Tarantulas shed their exoskeletons as they grow, a process called molting. During a molt, they essentially slip out of their old “skin” and emerge with a fresh, new exoskeleton!

The giant Asian forest scorpion sure is a beauty. And here’s a cool fact: like many scorpions, they glow a bright blue-g...
08/25/2026

The giant Asian forest scorpion sure is a beauty. And here’s a cool fact: like many scorpions, they glow a bright blue-green under ultraviolet (UV) light! 🦂

Mango is on the menu for our Eastern Hercules beetle! Talk about a sweet treat! 🥭🪲
08/21/2026

Mango is on the menu for our Eastern Hercules beetle! Talk about a sweet treat! 🥭🪲

Don’t let the name fool you - this jumping stick insect is more than just a master of disguise! With its long, twig-like...
08/20/2026

Don’t let the name fool you - this jumping stick insect is more than just a master of disguise! With its long, twig-like body and impressive jumping skills, this insect knows how to blend in and bounce away when needed.

Blue morpho butterfly enjoying a little sunshine this Tuesday! 🦋☀️
08/18/2026

Blue morpho butterfly enjoying a little sunshine this Tuesday! 🦋☀️

Meet the white-barred emperor (Charaxes brutus)! 🦋With a wingspan of up to 90 mm, these striking butterflies are hard to...
08/14/2026

Meet the white-barred emperor (Charaxes brutus)! 🦋

With a wingspan of up to 90 mm, these striking butterflies are hard to miss. Their bold black wings are accented by distinctive white bands, creating a beautiful pattern that helps them blend into their surroundings. Nature’s own little masterpieces!

08/13/2026

What do y’all think of Entomologist Amori’s drawing of our jumping stick? 🎨

Leaf-cutter ants are incredible workers. They are able to carry things that are up to 50 times heavier than they are! An...
08/11/2026

Leaf-cutter ants are incredible workers. They are able to carry things that are up to 50 times heavier than they are! And instead of eating the leaves, they use the leaf cuttings to cultivate fungal growth in their nests. 🐜 🍃

Entomologist Bethany caught our morpho butterflies enjoying a tasty fruit plate! 🦋While their bright blue wings steal th...
08/07/2026

Entomologist Bethany caught our morpho butterflies enjoying a tasty fruit plate! 🦋

While their bright blue wings steal the show, these incredible butterflies also need nourishment to thrive. Morpho butterflies often feed on fruit juices, tree sap, and other natural sources of nutrients in their rainforest habitats.

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1 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA
70130

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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