Bug Appétit

It's an adventure in eating! Insects are an important source of protein in many cultures and a culinary delight if cooked correctly. Grab a seat and watch our amazing chefs incorporate bugs into their dishes—and sample some of their exotic creations.

Insectarium Visitor Info

Hours

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium 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.

The renovation of the popular Joe W. and Dorothy Dorsett Brown Foundation Butterflies in Flight exhibit is now underway for a spring re-opening. The exhibit is currently closed as we install an amazing array of butterflies, new lighting, flooring, plants and other enhancements.

Tickets

Audubon Experience Package

$35.00 Adult Admission
$19.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$19.00 Senior (65+)/Student* Admission
* Student rate for high school and college students with valid school ID.

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 45 consecutive days starting with your first visit. Our attractions are open Tuesday through Sunday and select holiday Mondays.

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium General Admission

$16.00 Adult Admission
$11.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$13.00 Senior (65+)/Student* Admission
$5.00 for Audubon Members
* Student rate for high school and college students with valid school ID.

Insectarium, Aquarium and IMAX® Combo

$40.00 Adult Admission
$26.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$34.00 Senior (65+)/Student* Admission
* Student rate for high school and college students with valid school ID.

Group Tickets

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.

Audubon Membership

Visit often with a full year of free admission to Audubon Zoo and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas! Plus, Audubon Members save with $5 admission tickets to Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium and 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!