Monsanto Insectarium
The Bayer Insectarium is an insectarium located within the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. It goes back to 2000. Cahokia comes next on our list, 12 mi away.
A zoo & aquarium inside St. Louis
You can stay in St. Louis
Monsanto Insectarium is inside St. Louis, which has 99 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–80°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
St. Louis Lambert (STL) has airline service, about 9 miles from Monsanto Insectarium.
Established in 2000
Monsanto Insectarium dates from 2000. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Monsanto Insectarium
The Bayer Insectarium is an insectarium located within the Saint Louis Zoo in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Having opened in 2000 and designed by David Mason & Associates with a cost of $4 million, this 9,000 square feet (840 m2) facility houses educational exhibits and an active breeding and research facility. It also includes a window to the exhibits area and two-way communications so visitors may watch entomologists work and ask them questions. The facility even includes a geodesic flight dome cage, which is home to numerous rainforest flowers and butterfly species.
The Bayer Insectarium is open every day except Christmas and New Years days. Admission to the zoo and the insectarium is free.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 2000
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Overnight near Monsanto Insectarium
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in St. Louis (99) and Maryland Heights (34).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Energizer Park
- 7Saint Louis Zoo
- 8Forest Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Monsanto Insectarium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | in town | — | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Maryland Heights | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Bridgeton | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 21 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 11,277 | $238K | D− |
| Canteen Township | 12 mi east | 15 min | 16 6 hotels · 8 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 7,714 | $74K | — |
| St. Charles | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 28 19 hotels · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 72,561 | $299K | B |
| Clayton | 2 mi west | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 17,807 | $830K | B+ |
| Richmond Heights | 2 mi west | 5 min | 6 6 hotels | 9,093 | $359K | D− |
| Caseyville Township | 17 mi east | 25 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also within reach
You can reach each of these within 13 miles.
Big draw112 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
35 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
46 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
55 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
64 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer Park
7in town Zoo & aquariumSaint Louis Zoo
8in town City parkForest ParkPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Saint Louis Zoo: Unknown, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Forest Park: Kris from Seattle, USA, CC BY 2.0
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Planning a visit to Monsanto Insectarium
Is Monsanto Insectarium in St. Louis?
Yes. It’s inside St. Louis, MO.
When is the best time to visit Monsanto Insectarium?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Monsanto Insectarium?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 9 miles away.
Where should I stay near Monsanto Insectarium?
St. Louis (in town, 99 places to stay), Maryland Heights (11 mi, 34 places to stay) and Bridgeton (12 mi, 21 places to stay).
Notes from people in St. Louis
Ask a question, or answer one, in St. Louis’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.