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Butterfly House & Education Center

Butterfly House & Education Center
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Type of Site
City Parks & Gardens
Neighborhood
West
Interests That Apply
Science, Outdoors
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Price: $5-$10
The last ticket is sold one half-hour before closing.
Is there parking?: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Mobility Assistance Available: Wheelchair
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Restrooms: Available
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Butterfly House & Education Center

The Butterfly House

Butterflies Up Close and Personal


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Address: Phone:
15193 Olive Blvd
(Faust Park)
Chesterfield, MO 63017
+1 636 530 0076
Fax: +1 636 530 1516

Description

Come meet beauty face-to-face! More than a thousand live tropical butterflies fly freely in the glass conservatory. Visit native and migrating species in the outdoor gardens of the Native Habitat. Watch a butterfly emerge right before your eyes. Take a class. Shop in the Madame Butterfly Gift Shop. Butterfly House, is a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden.



Times & Dates

Open Hours: 9am-5pm, daily, (Memorial Day-Labor Day); 9am-4pm, Tues-Sun, (Labor Day-Memorial Day)
Visit Time: 1hr-2hr
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Price: $5-$10
Price Notes: The last ticket is sold one half-hour before closing.
Discounts Available: Children under 3 (free!), Upper-level Members (free!)
Payment Types: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER

Exposure

Indoor with climate control. Notes: There are both indoor and outdoor exhibits at the Butterfly House.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Notes: During the first half of 2008, I-64 is closed between I-170 and I-270, so you'll have to detour around this area if you're coming from downtown (you can take I-70 west to I-270 south, then go west again on I-64). Take the Olive/Clarkson exit, 19B. The Butterfly House is about 1.2 miles on the left, inside Faust Park.
Parking Availability: Yes


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Photo Credits:
© Richard Doyle