Portland’s first zoo and museum dedicated entirely to insects and arachnids

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5429 N Moore Ave
​info@pdxinsectarium.org
(833) 510-8419 text or leave a voicemail and we will respond via text. No call backs unless scheduled via text or email.
If you have visited us before, please fill out our accessibility survey! This will help us understand accommodations we may need to add or adjust so everyone can enjoy our space. ​
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Please refer to the calendar for hours. Most events require tickets ahead of time - purchase here
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Announcements

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Spring Break Youth Art Show - Call for Artists

We are looking for some cool bug art made by kids! The art will hang on the walls in the insectarium for one month and will be for sale to the public. We will have a FREE opening reception on 21 March 2026 where you can meet the artists and see our bugs. More information about the reception will be available as the date gets closer, but for now we are looking for submissions! The submission deadline is 07 March. 
Food Drive
If you book tickets online (preferred):
- one food item: get a sticker or small bug toy
- three food items: get a free future admission or three stickers/toys

Walk-ins:
- one food item: get a sticker, bug toy, or $1 off admission
- three food items: one free admission (same day or future), or three stickers/toys

Food not Bombs accepts only vegan items, but other items will be donated to free pantries.
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