May Natural History Museum, Natural history museum in Colorado Springs, United States
The May Natural History Museum displays over 100,000 specimens of insects, beetles, butterflies, moths, scorpions, and spiders from worldwide expeditions.
James May established this museum in 1952 after spending eight decades traveling across continents to gather an extensive collection of insect specimens.
The facility educates visitors about entomology through detailed exhibits, making scientific concepts accessible to students, researchers, and families.
Located at 710 Rock Creek Canyon Road, the museum operates daily from 9 AM to 6 PM with discounted rates for groups of ten or more.
The museum houses specimens of extinct insect species and displays some of the largest beetles ever collected, preserved in their natural state.
Location: Colorado Springs
Location: El Paso County
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1952
Address: 710 ROCK CREEK CANYON RD 80926
Phone: +17195760450
Website: https://coloradospringsbugmuseum.com
GPS coordinates: 38.70515,-104.84064
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:51
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