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When you visit the Insectarium de Montréal, you plunge into an unknown and fascinating universe. After presenting numerous events, exhibitions and activities since it opened in 1990, and welcoming more than 8.5 million visitors, the Insectarium closed its doors on March 11, 2019, in order to undergo a true metamorphosis before reopening in the spring of 2022.
- History
- Exhibitions and International Recognition
- Mission
- Collections
The adventure began in 1985, when Georges Brossard, an experienced and passionate entomologist, met with Jean Drapeau, the then mayor of Montréal, in the hope of convincing him to establish an insectarium in Montréal. This was followed by an important meeting with the director of the Montréal Botanical Garden, Pierre Bourque. Subsequently, Brossard...
From 1991 to 1999, the insectarium increased its programming with the intent of demystifying the world of insects and educating the general public (Insect Tastings,Butterflies Go Free,The Travel Diaries of Georges Brossard). The insect collections expanded over the years, and even an outdoor insect aviary was added. Since 1994, the insectarium has ...
In addition to preserving the world’s entomological heritage through its collections of naturalized and living specimens, the Montréal Insectarium promotes public awareness of the insect world through a variety of exhibits, dynamic facilitators, travelling exhibitions and educational activities. Furthermore, by participating in various internationa...
The Montréal Insectarium is home to three collections: the scientific collection, which consists of reference material for identifying insects; the living collection, which is composed of roughly 70 per cent insects and 30 per cent arachnids; and the naturalized collections, which include insects from the scientific collection (150,000 specimens) a...
Nov 17, 2023 · The Montréal Insectarium is the first museum in North America where visitors are able to mix with a number of live and naturalized insect species, giving observers the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of insects.
Insectarium de Montréal has created an intimate, multi-sensory tour that encourages visitors to redefine their relationship to insects. By descending into the Alcoves, galleries inspired by insect habitats, visitors see the world at the scale of millimeters and centimeters, with floor vibrations, kaleidoscopic projections and other sensory stimuli allowing them to experience this world.
- 4581 Sherbrooke Street East, Montréal, H1X 2B2, CA
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Apr 13, 2022 · Insectarium de Montréal. Last updated April 13, 2022. Located in. Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie. Address. 4581 Rue Sherbrooke Est. Montréal, QC H1X 2B2. View the map. 514-868-3000.
The Insectarium de Montréal offers a true immersion in the insect realm. By way of different worlds based on the senses, emotions and wonderment, visitors explore from every angle these often little known species that play a critical role in the ecological balance of the planet. When you enter the new Insectarium, the transition between the ...
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