This is the coolest store and experience. I absolutely loved my time in this building and it was the highlight of my trip to Louisville. So many specimens as well as butterflies in multiple stages to view. There is a butterfly garden in the rear as well. The historic building is also very neat.

Good mix of relaxation and education. Somehow, the “creepy crawlies” here don’t seem so creepy. The staff is knowledgable and clearly passionate about what they do. Please go and support this business!

I didn't get to stay for long, but the store had many cute butterfly things. The backyard butterfly garden was teaming with life (mid-July), many flowers, butterflies, and moths were fluttering about.

Experience was amazing, loved being able to hold insects and be informed about each and every one of them. It’s great for children and people who love insects and wanna see insects up close. Not wheelchair friendly, but it’s old architecture, tour guide let me sit in a chair.

Absolutely loved this place. Tour was very informative. We showed up a few weeks before the butterfly garden was open (too early in the season the first week of April '19) but the tour of the exotic bugs was amazing, educational, and totally fun. From a family that dislikes bugs, we had a great time overcoming fears holding spiders and bugs.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Creepy Things event! The decor was great and the was a perfect mix of enough lighting to see but still feel a little spooky. There were tons of great things to do from enjoying the creepy crawlies in the insect lab to browsing the amazing shop to searching for spiders in the spider house outdoors. although we didn't utilize them it was nice to see both a food truck and beer vendor on-site as many others were enjoying their services. The presentation by Blake Newton from the University of Kentucky on Medical Entomology was a great addition. The kids loved the cockroach racing and it was awesome to get to hold some of the bugs. Perhaps most importantly was the staff which was very helpful and friendly and quick to share fun educational facts about the bugs!

Had a nice family visit on a beautiful Saturday. Paid $10 tour cost and saw several exotic bugs and even held a tarantula! It was a little early in the season to see a lot of butterflies. Staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. A fairly small place with a typically over-priced gift shop. Good to note that they purchased the shotgun next door and plan to expand their education and workshop space.

Idk if it was because of it being end of season but I wouldn't say it was anything spectacular. The gift shop was nice but this wasn't anything to go out of the way for. I love what they're doing with educating folks on pollinators and the importance bugs have to play and that's where the stars are being given towards. This is the type of education needed to help the environmental needs we face

We did the tour. There was hardly anywhere to park nearby so that was a problem. Building was old and nice. Shop in front of the building was nice. Tour is very short though. Tour guide was very informative but a little impatient with the kids. Kids enjoyed the bugs. We only got to hold two different insects. Butterfly garden was okay. Nothing special. Wasn't really worth the $10 ticket per person. Maybe $10 per group. We also drove a few hours thinking this was a little bigger and longer and were a little disappointed. If you're already visiting around the area this might be a nice little thing to do, but don't go out of your way on a long drive. It was an okay experience. But nothing spectacular.

Lovely shop with great eco-friendly and butterfly-themed items. They have a cool little butterfly enclosure and outdoor garden area that is free! Great experience for all ages!

Lovely experience always. I especially enjoy the butterfly house they have available for all to enjoy for free! They have native plants sales thru the year and are very knowledgeable about local pollinators and their native host plants. Highly recommend.

This place is straight fantastic. My favorite shop in all of Kentuckiana.

We were disappointed. Very small enclosure to walk through with mostly a few monarch butterflies. The insectarium was closed. I'm sure they do good work but we should have done more research before we took our grandchildren.

I have bought milkweed and other plants here plus books and Chrysalis. I have taken my grandchildren here. I love it and so do they! They are very knowledgeable and helpful.

Beautiful little insectarium in Louisville & super cute, unique shop. Very friendly staff as well. I will definitely be back!

Amazing place for curious minds. Cute gift shop and welcoming staff. Super busy for tours so book ahead.