Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans

Name: Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
Address: 423 Canal St, New Orleans, 70130-2329, United States
Telephone: +1 504-524-2847

#32 among attractions in New Orleans

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Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, New Orleans

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Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is an insectarium and entomology museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. As part of its move from its previous location at the U.S. Custom House Federal Building to the site of the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, the museum is closed with an undetermined opening date. ()

Coordinates: 29°57'8"N, 90°3'59"W

Address

423 Canal StFrench Quarter - CBD (Central Business District)New Orleans 70130-2329 United States

Contact

+1 504-524-2847

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Day trips

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carousel Bar, Aquarium of the Americas, One Canal Place, Woldenberg Riverfront Park.

~940 ftNW
Nightlife
Carousel Bar, New Orleans
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Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans
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~500 ftSE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
One Canal Place, New Orleans
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~1240 ftE
Park, Jogging paths and tracks, Outdoor activities
Woldenberg Riverfront Park, New Orleans
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~1100 ftNE
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Jackson Brewing Company, New Orleans
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~1060 ftS
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Harrah's New Orleans, New Orleans
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0.4 miN
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French Opera House, New Orleans
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~920 ftNW
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Howlin' Wolf, New Orleans
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~1130 ftNE
29°57'18"N • 90°3'53"W
Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve, New Orleans
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Park, Postmodern architecture
Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans
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~1620 ftSW
Neighbourhood
New Orleans Central Business District, New Orleans
8 min walk • The Central Business District is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium open?

Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium?

Nearby attractions include United States Custom House, New Orleans (1 min walk), Canal Streetcar Line, New Orleans (2 min walk), New Orleans Lower Central Business District, New Orleans (2 min walk), Gravier Street Social, New Orleans (4 min walk).

How to get to Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium:

Tram

Canal at Decatur • Lines: 2 (2 min walk)

Train

New Orleans (22 min walk)

Bus

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (22 min walk)
FlixBus New Orleans • Lines: 2210, 2211, 2221 (30 min walk)