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Biodme and Insectarium to close for major renovations

Montreal's Biodme and Insectarium will be revamped in a lengthy upcoming renovation project that will see both attractions close for long stretches.

Biodme to close for over one year starting next fall

An updated $45M renovation will require a lengthy closure at Montreal's Biodome and Insectarium. (Montreal Biodome and Insectarium Space for Life Montreal )

Montreal's Biodmeand Insectarium will be getting a $45 million facelift that will requirethe eventual closure of each facility for a lengthy stretch.

Plans have been unveiled for a major facelift at Montreal's Biodome and Insectarium. (City of Montreal )

The new-and-improved facilities will feature changes inspired by an international architecturecontest andwill requirethe Biodme to remain closed from September 2016 to December 2017.

The Biodme will be souped up with a larger lobby and improved mezzanine, as well as an expanded sub-polar section that will cost $22 million.

Another $23 million will be spent on renovations to the Insectarium, whichwill require the facility to closestarting sometime in 2018, following the completion of celebrations surrounding the 375th anniversary of Montreal in 2017.

A butterfly house will be added to theInsectarium, which will also be renovated to allowa better view of insects, all in the aim of transforming into"a true biotope in which insects, plants and people can interact and take an interest in one another," accordingto Insectariumliterature.