Daintree Entomological Museum
Fee required
Parking available
Australia's largest private collection of rare and bizarre insects, beetles, and butterflies in the Southern Hemisphere.

๐Ÿ“œ Museum showcasing one of the largest private insect collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
๐Ÿ” Features over 150,000 specimens collected globally by naturalist Stephen Lamond.

Why Go

๐Ÿฆ‹ Explore the largest private collection of beetles and butterflies in the Southern Hemisphere
๐Ÿง  Educational for all ages, with rare and exotic species from around the world
๐ŸŠ Picturesque freshwater Cooper Creek on property for swimming and picnics
๐Ÿ› See live leaf and stick insects, and learn about local Daintree wildlife

Why Avoid

๐Ÿ’ณ Cash only for entry
โš ๏ธ Reports of unreliable opening hours and temporary closures; check ahead
๐Ÿš— Requires driving or van tour to access, no easy public transport

Tips

๐Ÿ’ต Bring cash for entry
๐Ÿงบ Pack a picnic to enjoy by Cooper Creek
๐Ÿฆ Watch for cassowaries on the road to the museum

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Adults $10, kids $5, families $25, concession $8.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Generally open from 10am, but hours can be unreliable; check ahead.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Available on-site, drive through the distinctive spider web gates.

๐Ÿšป Toilets

Available on-site, suitable for changing into swimwear.

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