Bayer Insectarium, St. Louis

Name: Bayer Insectarium
Address: St. Louis, United States

#56 among attractions in St. Louis

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The Bayer Insectarium is an insectarium located within the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Having opened in 2000 and designed by David Mason & Associates with a cost of $4 million, this 9,000 square feet facility houses educational exhibits and an active breeding and research facility. It also includes a window to the exhibits area and two-way communications so visitors may watch entomologists work and ask them questions. The facility even includes a geodesic flight dome cage, which is home to numerous rainforest flowers and butterfly species. ()

Opened: 2000 (24 years ago)Coordinates: 38°38'6"N, 90°17'31"W

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Forest ParkSt. Louis United States

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Bayer Insectarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Forest Park, Saint Louis Art Museum, Saint Louis Zoo, Apotheosis of St. Louis.

0.5 miNE
Sprawling historic public space
Forest Park, St. Louis
13 min walk • Forest Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of St. Louis, United States, is not only a park but a cultural and recreational hub that spans 1,371 acres. Opened in 1876, it is one of the largest urban parks in the country, surpassing even New York's Central Park in size.
~1770 ftNW
Wide-ranging art exhibits
Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis's verdant Forest Park, the Saint Louis Art Museum is a beacon of culture and a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. With its grand neoclassical architecture, the museum, founded in 1879, stands as a proud guardian of...
~300 ftE
Free zoo with large mammals and penguins
Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri, the Saint Louis Zoo stands as a beacon of wildlife conservation and family entertainment. With its roots stretching back to the 1904 World's Fair, this historic institution has grown into one of the most...
~1890 ftN
Monuments and statues
Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis
10 min walk • Standing sentinel at the entrance to the Saint Louis Art Museum, the Apotheosis of St. Louis is a commanding statue that captures the essence of the city's rich history and cultural pride. Created by the renowned sculptor Charles Henry Niehaus, this bronze figure...
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Missouri History Museum, St. Louis
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of St. Louis' vibrant Forest Park, the Missouri History Museum stands as a proud custodian of the region's past. This esteemed institution is dedicated to sharing the rich tapestry of Missouri's history through a wide array of exhibits, educational...
1.2 miE
Museum, Science museum, Observatories and planetariums
Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis
32 min walk • The Saint Louis Science Center, nestled in the vibrant city of St. Louis, United States, stands as an interactive playground for the curious and the learned. This dynamic museum is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of science and technology through its...
1 miNW
Washington University fine-arts center
Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, St. Louis
27 min walk • The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is an art museum located on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis, within the university's Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. Founded in 1881 as the St. Louis School and Museum of Fine Arts, it was initially located in downtown St. Louis.
0.7 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Muny, St. Louis
19 min walk • The St. Louis Municipal Opera Theatre is an amphitheatre located in St. Louis, Missouri. The theatre seats 11,000 people with about 1,500 free seats in the last nine rows that are available on a first come, first served basis.
0.6 miE
Garden
Jewel Box, St. Louis
16 min walk • The Jewel Box is a greenhouse located in Forest Park, St. Louis, Missouri. It now serves as a public horticultural facility and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1120 ftS
Park, Playground
Turtle Park, St. Louis
6 min walk • Turtle Park is a sculpture park located at the southern edge of Forest Park in St. Louis, Missouri at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Tamm Avenue. The park contains seven concrete turtles and one snake. The turtles were designed and sculpted by Bob Cassilly and the park opened in August 1996.
0.9 miNE
Monuments and statues
Memorial to the Confederate Dead, St. Louis
24 min walk • The Memorial to the Confederate Dead is a Confederate memorial in Missouri. Around 1899, the Ladies’ Confederate Monument Association began raising funds to erect a monument in St. Louis to soldiers who had fought against the United States.

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Which popular attractions are close to Bayer Insectarium?

Nearby attractions include Saint Louis Zoo, St. Louis (2 min walk), Turtle Park, St. Louis (6 min walk), Saint Louis Art Museum, St. Louis (9 min walk), Apotheosis of St. Louis, St. Louis (10 min walk).

How to get to Bayer Insectarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bayer Insectarium:

Train

River's Edge Station (2 min walk)
4D Theater Stop (6 min walk)

Tram

Missouri History Museum/Forest Park • Lines: Loop Trolley (20 min walk)
Forest Park - DeBaliviere Metrolink • Lines: Loop Trolley (26 min walk)

Light rail

Forest Park-DeBaliviere • Lines: Blue, Red (25 min walk)
Skinker • Lines: Blue (28 min walk)

Bus

Skinker at Brookings • Lines: 5 (25 min walk)
Forsyth at Hoyt WB • Lines: 5 (27 min walk)