Ottawa Insectarium

Exciting journey into another world

My child (14) and I visited and were greatly surprised to discover more about the world in which we live, seen through the eyes of other creatures who inhabit this planet. We learned about the earth a...

Learned a lot and had fun!

Very interesting place if you like nature and especially instects. It is quite small, don’t expect to see a regular size museum. The collection of preserved insects is impressive. there are several li...

Very interesting and educational - worth the money

During our stroll to parliament hill and downtown Ottawa, we (my two daughters ages 9 & 12 and I) came across Ottawa Insectarium. What a pleasant surprise! Our guide was very knowledgeable and made th...

Not Worth the Price of Admission

I found the price steep for one room of half dead bugs (half were alive). There were more alive insects at the Museum of Nature as part of their general admission.

Don’t waste your money

I went to visit the place since it had so many good reviews. I was so surprised when I got there. It was just one room. Very small, with two sides of display. Me and my children spent only 10 minut...