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Insectarium

The Insectarium is a museum centred on the insect world. A few living specimens and many displays, with occasional special exhibits, sometimes offering visitors the opportunity to eat various insect-based dishes from around the world.

Address: 4581 rue Sherbrooke est
Getting there: between boul Pie-IX and rue Viau; metro Pie-IX or Viau
Hours: Mid May-early Sep: 09:00-18:00 daily; early Sep-Oct: 09:00-21:00 daily; Nov-mid May: Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00
Price: Adult $21.50, senior $19.25, student $15.50, child 5-17 $10.75, family $59
Website: espacepourlavie.ca (opens in a new tab)

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