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Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

When
Visit on your scheduleTuesday–Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.), closed Mondays except bonus Mondays such as December 22 & 29. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Where
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House15050 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO 63017Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages; children 2 & under free
Cost
$8 general admission; $5 seniors 65 & over; $5 children 3–12; free children 2 & under; free for Missouri Botanical Garden members. St. Louis City/County residents free on the first Tuesday of every month for the first two hours (onsite, proof of residency).Strollers restricted (USDA containment); umbrella strollers or carriers recommended.
Organizer
Missouri Botanical Garden

Butterfly house in Faust Park with over 60 tropical butterfly species and over 150 tropical plants in an 8,000-square-foot Tropical Conservatory, plus an insect zoo, classrooms, theater space and a seasonal Native Butterfly Garden. Large strollers and wagons are not allowed (umbrella strollers or baby carriers recommended); no wheeled toys. Fully wheelchair accessible. Closes for a few weeks each January for maintenance.

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Strollers restricted (USDA containment); umbrella strollers or carriers recommended.

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