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Location
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. Space capacity limited to accommodate wheelchairs and mobility devices, and parents with strollers. Accessibility survey available for visitor feedback.
Best time
Visit on Thursdays to save money with discounted admission ($4 online, $6 walk-in) compared to regular pricing. Online booking is required and guarantees your spot during peak times.
Visitor tip
The Portland Insectarium is exceptionally welcoming for neurodivergent visitors with a calm, non-overwhelming environment and self-paced exploration. The staff is passionate and patient with questions at any level of expertise, making it ideal for kids who are spider or insect enthusiasts.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Insectarium
- Highlights
- Insects and arachnids including jumping spiders, ghost mantis, isopods
- Admission
- $4 online or $6 walk-in; $4 Thursdays
- Pro Tip
- Book online to guarantee space; arrive at appointment time
What visitors say
I was looking for a 1 on 1 activity with my son,who absolutely loves spiders and stumbled upon the Portland Insectarium. This place is awesome! The staff is super knowledgeable, and there are so many fascinating things to see. They even…
This was really fun! Small space but plenty of cool bugs. The staff was also very knowledgeable. It was only $10 to get tickets, which needs to be done online and a reservation needs to be made. They also have some days were masks are…
The Insectarium PDX is such a special little gem. It’s a small, warm, and welcoming insect zoo that feels deeply intentional in everything it does. Every visit feels both educational and grounding. You can really tell how much care,…
From 177 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Portland Insectarium is Portland's first zoo and museum dedicated entirely to insects and arachnids
- The facility operates as a single-room space with strict capacity limits to accommodate wheelchairs, mobility devices, and strollers, requiring timed reservations in 30-45 minute increments
- The Insectarium offers special handling events for tarantulas and features a diverse spider collection including jumping spiders and ghost mantis specimens
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