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Accessibility
Accessibility
Entrance
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium entrance is located at 423 Canal Street near North Peters Street. The Butterfly Garden and Insectarium entrance is handicap accessible.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the center of the museum near the Underground exhibit.
Insectarium Lobby
Butterfly Garden and Insectarium maps, daily schedules and facility information are available in the lobby. Wheelchairs may be obtained, free of charge, with the deposit of photo identification at the Ticket Booth in the lobby. Wheelchairs are available in limited numbers, on a first-come, first-serve basis inside of the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. Strollers are not available for rental; guests are advised to bring their personal strollers if needed.
Wheelchair and Stroller Routes
Small strollers are best for navigating the Aquarium. View the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium map for details.
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed in all public areas of the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.
Insectarium Visitor Info
Hours
Open
Tuesday - Sunday | 10am - 5pm
Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is located in the U.S. Custom House; a Federal building. Please click here for important entry guidelines and restrictions.
Tickets

Entergy IMAX® Theatre will be closed for renovations from May 19 through May 24, 2013. During this time visitors will not be able to redeem the IMAX film portion of their Audubon Experience ticket. If you would like to purchase an Audubon Experience ticket for use during our renovation Audubon is offering a Multi-Attraction Ticket at a discounted rate. This ticket will be available for purchase ON SITE beginning Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
$44.50 Adult Admission
$31.50 Child (2 -12) Admission
$31.50 Senior (65+) Admission
Our best value! Visit Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Entergy IMAX® Theatre and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium for one low price. The Audubon Experience package includes one visit to each facility. Audubon Experience packages are valid for 14 consecutive days starting with your first visit. Our attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday and select holiday Mondays.
$16.50 Adult Admission
$12.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$13.00 Senior (65+) Admission
Free for Audubon Members
Discounted admission for groups of 10 or more and group lunches for 20 or more. Exciting, educational and entertaining trips at economical rates are available with advance reservations at the Zoo, Aquarium, Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, and IMAX®. To make your reservations or for more information please call (504) 581-4629 or 1-800-774-7394, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Visit often with a full year of free admission to Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium! Plus, Audubon Members save with $5 admission tickets to Entergy IMAX® Theatre, while enjoying many other valuable perks. We encourage you to do the math, and compare single ticket prices to Membership. Depending on how often you plan to visit, Audubon Membership is the best entertainment value in town!








