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 01 avril 2026 to 03 mai 2026
• From 04 mai 2026 to 03 juillet 2026. Fermé le Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• From 04 juillet 2026 to 31 août 2026

Voir toutes les ouvertures

• From 01 septembre 2026 to 16 octobre 2026. Fermé le Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• From 17 octobre 2026 to 01 novembre 2026

Equipment

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