Cité des Insectes : Musée & Parc nature

Come and discover the fascinating world of insects in a fun, interactive setting with a touch of magic!
Young and old, with family or friends, you’ll enjoy an experience full of surprises as you discover the permanent and temporary exhibitions. The Cabinet des Curiosités, the Bureau du Naturaliste with over 15,000 specimens, the Giant Cricket, the interactive biodiversity room, the exhibition on social insects with a living anthill, the “Insects, Cultures & Traditions” exhibition and the vivarium with its breeding of exotic species. There are also cultivated and natural gardens to discover the flora and fauna of our region.
In the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Millevaches, near Lac de Vassivière, the interactive museum covers 400m2 of collections and the gardens cover 8000m2 of cultivated and natural land

Practical info

• Languages spoken : French, English
• Museum themes: Ecomuseum. Natural sciences
• Type of monument: Theater
• Visit conditions: Unaccompanied tours. Guided tours. Guided tour by appointment only
• On-site activities: Specific themed events, Workshop for adults, Workshop for children, Temporary exhibitions

Opening

• From 05 mai 2025 to 04 juillet 2025. Fermé le Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• From 01 septembre 2025 to 17 octobre 2025. Fermé le Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• From 18 octobre 2025 to 02 novembre 2025
• From 05 juillet 2025 to 31 août 2025

Equipment

• Bar cafeteria tea room
• Coach parking
• Picnic area
• Pram-friendly
• Projection room
• Restaurant
• Shop
• Wifi