Insectropolis, Toms River: Photos, Reviews & Location

Interactive bug museum where visitors can pet tarantulas, hissing roaches, millipedes & scorpions.

At a glance

#4 of 13 Tourist attractions in Toms River #3 of 5 Museums in Toms River

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

5.1 km from the center of Toms River

Rating breakdown

5 ★77%
4 ★18%
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1761 US-9, Toms River, NJ 08755, United States

insectropolis.com

+1 732-349-7090

Quick facts

What is the rating of Insectropolis?: Insectropolis is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 692 reviews.
How does Insectropolis rank in Toms River?: Insectropolis is #4 of 13 Tourist attractions in Toms River by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Insectropolis located?: 1761 US-9, Toms River, NJ 08755, United States — 5.1 km from the center of Toms River.
How can I contact Insectropolis?: Phone: +1 732-349-7090 · Website: insectropolis.com

A fantastic place for bug lovers! We drove all the way from Philly for our bug obsessed toddler, and it was absolutely worth it. She had a blast, especially when she got to pet bugs. And I'd like to express my appreciation for Noah who gave a presentation on bugs and also took the time to talk to visitors. He even took a family photo for us. Thank you Noah!

Nikki G. 2024 Jul 07

This is one of the greatest places to visit and learn about insects and arachnids. The walk through the gallery has numerous learning stations and opportunities for visitors to answer little questions on the walls. Invasive, pollinating, native, and other labels are defined across the different insects. Best of all, there is a lecture in the front room where you can meet and even pet some of the best ones.

JESSICA MANSON 2024 Jun 03

We’re just had my sons 7th birthday party here and it was better than I could’ve expected. The owner and staff were wonderful from booking the event, to set up, to keeping the kids and parents engaged. Ruby was excellent with the kids and gave a comprehensive tour. She may be young, but she was a pro beyond her years. Noah was excellent at assisting with setup and keeping the kids occupied while we were waiting for food to arrive. Overall, I would definitely recommend!

Richard Ciullo 2024 Apr 28

Great time with a 10 year old. The exhibits are fun and informative but the touch presentation, when kids interact with different species, was what really captivated her. Very friendly staff.

M Jiang 2024 Mar 07

Awesome place for a day trip for an hour. Those who’s interested would know you can spend 2 to three hours in this place. The staffs were very kind to put on a demonstration and quick fun fact lectures of three insects when there were just 2 families there. I would recommend this for 1-6 years old. Adult tickets but kids depends on the age. Went during the weekday on a rainy day so it wasn’t crowded.a lot to see!

Olesya Garkavenko 2023 Nov 11

Great place for visiting with the kids! We felt so welcomed here! It’s small but they have a presentation where you can touch and/or see up close 4 large insects 🕷️ highly recommend!

Lonnie Moon 2023 Sep 15

Visited Insectropolis a few months back and it exactly as you might imagine. It's an insect museum. I was actually pretty surprised and the level of detail the exhibits have. My kids had a great time learning about insects and even getting to experience and touch some live insects. Just wish we would've visited when the bee exhibit was being held. We'll likely be back to see it. Great experience.

Connie D 2023 Aug 02

This place is perfect for spending a couple of hours with children. It has ample parking space and the entrance fee is highly affordable. To know their summer hours, you can either visit their website or make a phone call. The place is impeccably clean and well-organized. While most of the insects are exhibited with detailed information, there are also engaging interactive displays. Majority of the bugs are not alive, but you can observe some live ones. My family had a great time visiting, and seeing our grandkids enjoying themselves made it all worth it. Additionally, there is a presentation which was enthusiastically delivered by a knowledgeable lady. She brought three insects for everyone to see up close and even touch if desired. It was highly educational. The place also offers handicap access. The restrooms are also very clean. You can stop by their small gift shop with cool stuff on your way out. The staff members are friendly and provide excellent customer service.

Kenith Corrales 2023 Jul 22

Awesome place to bring young kids expect about a two hour experience. Most of the insects that they have are on display accompanied by lots of information. They do have some live insects that you can see. As well as great interactive displays. During my visit with they did have someone bringing live bugs out for everyone to see up close and personal as well as touch. It was very informative and the gentleman who is hosting was knowledgeable. There is a gift shop and restrooms as well and handicap access.

Pete C 2023 Jul 18

Really great museum and very interactive. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Very educational and fun.

Someone 2023 Jul 03

Very informative, clean, and a great job using space efficiently. They had a live presentation and many interactive exhibits. Great for kids of all ages and many opportunities to learn new things. Would recommend to anyone who has some free time and wants to learn some new things.

Abri 2023 Feb 05

Highly recommend! The museum was clean, new looking, fun, and very affordable. The place is small but packed with so much. My family loves bugs and animals so this was a perfect place to visit. If you happen to be in the area like us, definitely stop by.

The interactive show, was everything it needed to be. We learned, he gave us the option to touch the 4 or 5 insects he talked about, and he made it funny and easy to understand for a crowd of kids and adults.

The museum itself was so informative, and I loved how intentional everything that was placed in the museum was insect related, down to the lady bug stools. The store was affordable and cool.

I highly recommend the museum and I would definitely come back.

Joey FLORIDA 2022 Jul 05

Super awesome place to check out! Definitely worth the price to see so many different bugs. They have tanks of live bugs as well, including at least 20 tarantulas! A nice guide gives a 15 minute presentation about a few live bugs that you can touch and learn about. Great for kids to ask questions. Amazing taxidermy collection. Everyone is nice and laid back. Gift shop is a bit pricey, but they have some unique taxidermy butterfly art for sale.