Newfoundland Insectarium, Insect museum in Reidville, Canada.
The Newfoundland Insectarium is housed in a renovated dairy barn and displays thousands of mounted insects from around the world, organized by their geographical regions. The collection also includes live insects such as honeybees and leaf-cutter ants, which are kept in enclosed habitats for visitors to observe.
The building began as a dairy farm structure built in 1946 before being repurposed decades later. Lloyd Hollett and Gary Holloway transformed it into an insect museum, opening it to the public in the late 1990s.
The displays show how insects function in their natural environments and why they matter to people. Visitors learn about the diversity of species and their roles across different regions of the world.
The facility is open from May through October, making it a good option for families and school groups during warmer months. Allow time to view the live insect exhibits carefully, particularly the interactive displays that work best when observed patiently.
A glass-enclosed honeybee hive lets visitors watch the colony's daily activities up close without disturbing the insects. An equally notable feature is a leaf-cutter ant colony that travels throughout the building, making their tunnel systems visible as they work.
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