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Time to get at your milkweed seeds!
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Insects and other arthropods
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Insectarium
NOTICE TO VISITORS - MUSEUM CLOSURES
As a result of the new rules issued by the government, Espace pour la vie is closing the Biodôme, the Planétarium Rio Tinto Alcan and the Jardin botanique as of October 1st.
By the end of October, Espace pour la vie will automatically refund all those who purchased tickets for either of its museums during the closure period.
