As the main attraction of the visitor centre, Entompolis with its "fascinating microcosm" is an important part of a diverse range of nature education and experience for visitors to the Hoge Kempen National Park.
With Entomopolis, Lieteberg wants to introduce the visitor in an attractive way to the fascinating and often unknown world of insects and to the relationships between the insect world and man and society. An attempt is made to make the visitor aware of the usefulness and importance of insects.
We opted for a thematic approach that appeals to every visitor and encourages them to approach nature in a different way as a tourist and especially to explore the small in nature.
In the half-dark hall, a continuous audiovisual presentation is shown on large screens with artistic images of insects or parts of insects. The proportions are reversed: the insects are big and we are small. The beauty of the insect world is contrasted with many prejudices and the average visitor's lack of knowledge about insects.
In this room four themes are discussed: the anatomy of insects, structures extremities, the place of insects in the animal kingdom and evolution, the development of insects.
The insect's life as an individual and as part of social models of society is central in this room. Among other things, the special characteristics of insects are discussed here and a number of terrariums with living creatures have been integrated.
The visitor can measure up to insects in terms of high jump and weightlifting. Finally, fascinating survival strategies and teamwork with insects are discussed.
Here you will discover how important insects are for man and society. Insects not only play an important role in scientific research but are also essential in food production. Without them, there would hardly be anything in the fruit and vegetable section of the supermarket, as as much as 85 per cent of it is pollinated by insects. Wondering what else those itchy critters do for us? Find out all about it by visiting the insect museum ‘Entomopolis’!
Did you know that butterflies play a crucial role as indicators of the health of our environment? Our expo uses educational and interactive elements to give you a deeper insight into the delicate balance of our ecosystem. Wondering what small interventions you can do to improve the habitat of these winged friends? Come and discover it in ‘The Butterfly Treasure Chamber of Lieteberg’!