Montréal Insectarium, Natural history museum in Montreal, Canada
The Montréal Insectarium is a natural history museum dedicated to insects and arthropods of all kinds. The collection displays approximately 250,000 specimens including butterflies, beetles, ants, and countless other species, with both preserved examples and living creatures in habitat displays.
The museum was founded in 1990 by entomologist Georges Brossard and operates as part of Montreal's Space for Life, a network of connected nature museums. The institution was established to promote understanding and appreciation of insects through dedicated exhibition and research.
The institution teaches visitors about insects through educational programs, scientific workshops, and exhibitions that demonstrate their importance in global ecosystems.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and is easily reached from Pie-IX and Viau metro stations. Plan several hours to explore the different exhibition areas and observe the living insects in their enclosures at a relaxed pace.
The building itself is designed to resemble a large insect when viewed from above or from the nearby Olympic Stadium's observation area. This architectural feature transforms the entire site into a visual experience that extends beyond the exhibitions inside.
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