Some of us are fascinated by insects. Others are well, bugged by bugs. Can you appreciate the beauty of a butterfly or the stunning size of a giant beetle? If so, you need to visit the May Natural History Museum in Colorado Springs. This place has the world’s largest insect collection in Colorado. With more than 8,000 insect specimens here, you’re certain to find at least several intriguing.

This is certainly one of the strangest roadside attractions in Colorado. There are more than 8,000 insect specimens here. It's a perfect museum for anyone who is curious about the natural worlds. Insects play an important role in our planet's ecosystem.
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James May spent his entire lifetime collecting insect specimens from all over the world. He amassed more than 100,000 individual insects! His son, John May, created this museum to house some of his father's insects. He wanted to make them available for public viewing.
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You'll be absolutely fascinated by the displays in this little museum. You'll want to allow yourself at least an hour to make sure you can get a good look at everything.
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From beautiful butterflies...
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...to brilliantly-colored beetles from all over the world. You're certain to find at least a few insects that completely capture your imagination.
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Some of these insects are absolutely huge. Some are quite tiny, but they're all fascinating in their own way. Each is labeled by hand, and placed in an antique display case. The variations between the insects is fascinating.
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The May Natural History Museum is old-school, but you'll find that your family will love it. Even without the fancy displays and interactive games that other museums offer, this is an educational and interesting place. After all, what's more interesting than these little creatures that fly, crawl, burrow, and spin webs all around us?
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The museum is open to the public from May through September, though groups of 10 or more may make a reservation to tour the museum during winter months.

Have you visited the May Natural History Museum? We’d love to hear about your visit! Share your experiences in the comments.

To learn more about the museum, visit its website, and make sure to check out its Facebook page, where you’ll see even more fascinating insect photos.

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