Montreal Insectarium facts for kids
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Montreal Insectarium
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| Date opened | February 7, 1990 |
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| Location | 4581 Sherbrooke Street East Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2 |
| Coordinates | 45°33′39″N 73°33′28″W / 45.56083°N 73.55778°W |
| No. of animals | 160,000 |
| No. of species | 95 |
| Annual visitors | 695,404 (2011) including Montreal Botanical Garden |
| Memberships | CMA, CHIN, and Virtual Museum of Canada |
The Montreal Insectarium (which is French for Insectarium de Montréal) is a cool museum in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It's filled with amazing insects from all over the world! It's actually the biggest insect museum in North America and one of the largest insectariums anywhere. A person named Georges Brossard started it, and it first opened its doors on February 7, 1990. About 400,000 people visit the Insectarium every year. You can see both live insects and preserved collections, from beautiful butterflies to busy bees and clever ants.
The Insectarium is one of Montreal's most popular places to visit. It's part of a group of attractions called "Space for Life." This group also includes the Montreal Botanical Garden, the Planetarium, and the Montreal Biodome. If you look at the Montreal Insectarium from above, like from the Olympic Stadium observatory, it looks like a giant insect!
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What You Can See
The Montreal Insectarium is home to over 160,000 insects. These insects belong to 95 different species. You can explore many different exhibits. Some exhibits show live insects, letting you see them move and interact. Other exhibits display preserved insects, which are carefully kept for study and viewing.
Live Insects
In the live exhibits, you might see colonies of ants working together. You can also watch different kinds of bees. The Insectarium often has a special area where you can walk among free-flying butterflies. This allows you to see them up close as they flutter around.
Insect Collections
The museum also has large collections of insects that are no longer alive. These collections help people learn about the huge variety of insects in the world. You can see insects of all shapes, sizes, and colors. These displays teach visitors about different insect groups and their unique features.
Learning and Fun
The Montreal Insectarium is a great place to learn about the insect world. It teaches visitors about the important role insects play in nature. You can discover how insects help plants grow or how they are part of the food chain. The museum often has special activities and workshops for kids. These events make learning about insects even more fun and interactive.
Affiliations
The Montreal Insectarium works with several important organizations. These groups help the museum share information and connect with other museums. The museum is connected to the CMA. It also works with the CHIN and the Virtual Museum of Canada.
Images for kids
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Montreal Insectarium
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Bee display
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Danaus chrysippus
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Danaus chrysippus on Asclepias
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Papilio dardanus
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Papilio demodocus
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Insect Display
See also
In Spanish: Insectarium de Montreal para niños
- International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (a research center in Kenya)
- Monsanto Insectarium (another insect museum in the US)
External Links
- Official Website (English version): https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/insectarium
