Insectarium (Philadelphia)
# Insectarium (Philadelphia)

The Insectarium was a museum about insects which was located in the northeast part of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

## History and features

The museum opened in 1992 and features displays of many types of live insects, mounted specimens, exhibits and hands-on activities. Examples of the live insects (and other arthropods) include honeybees, tarantulas, cockroaches, scorpions, spiders, praying mantis, millipedes, beetles, water bugs, ants, and crickets.

In 2017, the museum expanded and opened a 7,000-square-foot greenhouse for a year-round butterfly pavilion. At this time the business changed hands from Steve Kanya to John Cambridge.

Following a reported heist of rare live insects in 2018, the insectarium was the subject of a four-part, true crime documentary titled Bug Out that was released in 2022.

On March 13, 2023, the Insectarium filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy which it was denied for. IBP was then evicted by the sheriff on May 30,2023. Rather than leaving the property peacefully, John Cambridge, spitefully wrecked the property.

