Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders, Chiang Mai

Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders, Chiang Mai

The Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders is a unique museum in Chiang Mai that is dedicated to all types of insects and their habitats. It is run by the founder, insect enthusiast, Manop Rattanarithikul and his wife Dr. Rampa Rattanarithikul who has a doctorate in entomology.

Manop Rattanarithikul established the museum in 2002. He and his wife have done extensive research on the different types of insects in Thailand and other parts of the world. Manop Rattanarithikul is known as the Mosquito Man because of his in-depth knowledge of the 422 species of mosquitoes in Thailand. One species, the Toxorhynchites Manopi, is named after him.

Manop guides visitors around the museum and explains in detail the different species displayed. The entrance has a display of termite nests, honeycombed nests and other insect habitats. The upper floor has rows of display cabinets with every type of insect. There are stick insects, butterflies, tarantulas, centipedes and beetles in an array of colors. Fossils, reptiles and other objects like coins are also on display. The museum sells insect mounted gift boxes for visitors to take home as mementos of their visit to this unique museum.

Why You Should Visit:
To connect to science with a strong personal and spiritual touch and respect for nature. Quite interesting to see if you are used to Western nature museums.
Anyone visiting is sure to be wowed by what the museum has to offer and will leave with a renewed respect for nature and its little critters.

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Sight Name: Museum of World Insects and Natural Wonders
Sight Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand (See walking tours in Chiang Mai)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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