The big wide world of interesting insects awaits at the May Natural History Museum. From big bugs to mini mites, terrifying arachnids to the world’s most beautiful butterflies, this collection will inspire and awe.

As one of the largest private collections in the world, the family of John May has continued his legacy now for many generations. The full collection contains a hundred thousand specimens, but only brightest and most unusual are on display — approximately 7,000 of the most spectacular insects and arachnids.

Collected a century ago and pristinely preserved, the May Museum’s collection has species you’ve never seen before! Great for the littlest of your crew or the world’s savviest entomologist.

Peruse thousands of the world’s most colorful and exotic insects in the historic May Natural History Museum. Challenge the kids to find the oldest specimens in the collection while your savvier entomologists can hunt for bugs they’ve never seen before. If the creepier of the crawlies aren’t your thing, check out an array of magnificent butterflies. Regardless of your level of interest in bug life, this place has something to wow everyone in your crew.