Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion

8046 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136 USA

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Tue 10a-5p

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“Philadelphia's only all-bug museum!”

The Insectarium is a museum about insects located in the Northeast part of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The museum opened in 1992 and features displays of many types of live insects, mounted specimens, exhibits and hands-on activities. Examples of the live insects (and other arthropods) include honeybees, tarantulas, cockroaches, scorpions, spiders, praying mantis, millipedes, beetles, water bugs, ants, crickets and more.

Reviewed by
L L.

August 03, 2022

We visited in April during a renovation. It was unclear how long the renovation would take but I definitely did not see or touch any of the bugs shown online and in all the review photos. The... Read more

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Seulgi K.

December 01, 2022

Honestly, it is alright. The only thing worth seeing is the butterfly part. It was beautiful and peaceful. I couldve sat there for hours. The second floor was extremely dark, creepy, and cold.... Read more

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Tracy W.

April 13, 2023

I can't imagine loving this place any more! It's a bit of an eclectic feel, but the staff is beyond friendly and helpful. There's an insect handler who is happy to help if you want to hold a... Read more

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