Audubon Insectarium

The Audubon Insectarium is an insectarium and entomology museum in , , United States. As part of its move from its previous location at the U.S.
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  • Opening hours: Tuesday—Sunday 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
  • Type: Zoo
  • Description: insectarium in Louisiana, United States
  • Address: 403 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Wheelchair access: yes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Audubon Aquarium and Piazza d’Italia.

Public aquarium
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is an aquarium in , Louisiana, United States. After a $41 million dollar renovation that would see the Audubon Insectarium merge with the facility, the aquarium reopened with new exhibits and experiences on June 8, 2023.

Square
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The Piazza d'Italia is an urban public plaza located behind the American Italian Cultural Center at Lafayette and Commerce Streets in downtown New Orleans, . is situated 1,600 feet southwest of Audubon Insectarium.

Park
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, formerly the Place d'Armes or Plaza de Armas, is a historic park in the of , . It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Central Business District and French Quarter.

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The is the part of similar to what many cities call "Downtown". Just "up" from the is the CBD. Like many other large American cities, this area has skyscrapers and modern office towers housing cooperate and regional offices; however some interesting 19th-century architecture is also preserved.

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The is the oldest and most famous and visited neighborhood of . It was laid out in French and Spanish colonial times in the 18th century.

Neighborhood
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The is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the of , . Founded as a Native American trading post predating European colonization, the market is the oldest of its kind in the United States.

Audubon Insectarium

Latitude
29.95136° or 29° 57′ 5″ north
Longitude
-90.06332° or 90° 3′ 48″ west
Open location code
76XFXW2P+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
node 9588493777
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­zoo
Open­Street­Map attribute
wheelchair=­yes
Wiki­data ID
Q4820238
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Egyptian Arabic to Portuguese—“Audubon Insectarium” goes by many names.
  • Egyptian Arabic: “اودوبون الحشرات”
  • Japanese: “オーデュボン昆虫館”
  • Latin: “Insectarium Audubonianum”
  • Navajo: “Tónteel Biihílį́ Hatsohdi chʼosh danílʼį́ bił hazʼání”
  • Portuguese: “Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include One11 Hotel and One Canal Place.

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