May Natural History Museum
About
May Natural History Museum - One of the Largest Private Tropical Bug Collections in the World
Family-owned natural history museum south of Colorado Springs displaying one of the largest private collections of tropical insects and invertebrates in the world. 7,000+ specimens including beetles, butterflies, spiders, and scorpions from around the globe, plus a small RV campground on-site.
Programs for Kids
Family programming through May Museum. Programs include:
- Self-guided exhibit tours
- School field trips
- Family visits
- Photo opportunities with mounted specimens
- Family-run interpretive talks
What's Included
- 7,000+ tropical insect and invertebrate specimens
- Beetles, butterflies, spiders, scorpions display
- On-site RV campground (separate operation)
- Family-owned operation since 1947
Experience
Colorado Springs families use May Natural History as a recurring outdoor destination for unique entomology exposure. The Rock Creek Canyon Road location is south of Colorado Springs on Highway 115.