Our museum offers an exciting tour program that is guaranteed to educate and entertain children of all ages.

Due to the popularity of our program, reservations are required. Reserve early to get the day and time you want! (If your group is less than 15 people, please feel free to come in unannounced during our regular museum hours. We cannot, however, guarantee a museum educator in this case.)

Call the Insectarium at 215-335-9500 or email at [email protected] for more details.

FAQ:

How long does a tour last?

Museum tours are generally an hour and a half long. If your group wishes to shop in our museum gift shop, please be aware that this will require extra time, and your driver should be notified.

What does a tour consist of?

The tour is given in three segments. Your educator will take you through the following three portions of the tour, in no particular order (The schedule is made up each day on a rotating-basis. The Insectarium can not accommodate requests as to scheduling procedures).

1) Insect Film: Your group will watch an insect film in our movie room. The movie will be chosen according to your group's age and special needs. It is also during this time that groups are asked to eat their lunch. We do not provide any food here at the museum.

2) Second Floor: Your educator will gather the children on the second floor of the museum. This is also where we have our live-cockroach kitchen, our working honey-bee hive, and our glowing scorpions. There will be an informative presentation, in which the children will learn the basic science of an insect. This is also where the children may be offered an edible insect to eat (barring any objections from the group leader). There will be supervised exploring time for the children.

3) Third Floor: This is where the majority of our living exhibits are kept. We have insects from all around the globe - some of them quite exotic. Before the children have a chance to explore, though, the educator will give a small presentation using live specimens, and the children will be offered a chance to pet some live animals. All animals are of course safe and friendly.

What is the cost of a group tour?

In order to reserve a tour, you must have at least 15 individuals in your group. Minimum $120.00 at $8 plus tax per person (adult or child). Children under 2 are free. Any non-taxable organization or person representing that organization is not required to pay tax. For each 15 members of the tour group we offer one free admission.