Using Public Transportation

Walking and using public transportation has an incredible impact on the environment. Simple changes to our daily routines can change the future of the planet. Consider public transportation for your next trip to the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium.

Streetcar

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium can be accessed by the Riverfront Streetcar Line or the Canal Street Streetcar line. Read more about Streetcar pricing, schedules and stops.

RTA Bus

The Butterfly Garden and Insectarium can be accessed by the 5:Marigny-Bywater, 10:Tchoupitoulas, 16:South Claiborne, and 55:Elysian Fields lines. Many bus routes have stops on Canal Street, which provide riders with access within walking distance to the Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. Read more about RTA bus routes, pricing and schedules.

Ferry

The Butterfly Garden and Insectarium can be accessed by both the Algiers and Gretna Ferries. The Algiers and Gretna Ferries offer riders a quick trip to the Canal Street Ferry Terminal at the foot of Canal Street. The Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is just a few short blocks from the Ferry Terminal. Each ferry is free for riders and costs $1 per vehicle. Read more about Ferry pricing and schedules.

From the Airport

The Airport-Downtown Express (E-2) provides service from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner to Downtown New Orleans. The E-2 stops at Carrollton and Tulane Avenues where it connects with the RTA's 39:Tulane bus. From there, Butterfly Garden and Insectarium guests can board the Canal Street Streetcar line to Downtown New Orleans. Read more about RTA bus routes, pricing and schedules.

Taxi Cab Service

Liberty Bell Cab: (504) 821-8222

New Orleans Carriage Cabs: (504) 207-7777

United Cabs: (504) 522-9771

Insectarium Visitor Info

Hours

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium Hours

Open

7 days a week | 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

Audubon Experience Package

$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.

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium General Admission

$16.50 Adult Admission
$12.00 Child (2 -12) Admission
$13.00 Senior (65+) Admission
Free for Audubon Members

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, 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!