Unfortunately due to persistent rain our bugs are hiding today. We hope to see you tomorrow!
With autumn upon us, the temperatures are getting a little too chilly for our butterflies!
The final day to see the butterflies in action will be September 29.
This limited time exhibit features all sorts of AMAZING bugs from all over the world, including giant spiders, tarantulas, scorpions, stick bugs, giant beetles, and more!! Get a closer look at the astounding adaptations of each species in terrariums throughout the garden.
Walk through this immersive exhibit in a safe, family friendly environment with hundreds of live butterflies from all over the world. Get up close and personal with these amazing creatures and see their incredible colors and patterns – a few might even land on you!
The Butterfly House supports rainforest conservation projects around the world, and your support will help us achieve this for generations to come. Come visit us in beautiful Chicago, Illinois at Navy Pier and see this amazing exhibit in person!
Experience the wonders of the hidden world of spiders in this unique seasonal pavilion happening Oct 1-31, 2024. Wander through our open-air exhibit to marvel at hundreds of orb weavers and their intricate webs spun onto the ceiling and walls. Walk the pathway for a closer look at various species, from tarantulas to scorpions, all within specially enclosed glass terrariums for viewing.
The Butterfly House supports rainforest conservation projects around the world, and your support will help us achieve this for generations to come. Come visit us in beautiful Chicago, Illinois at Navy Pier and see this amazing exhibit in person!
Last admission to The Butterfly House is 30 minutes prior to closing: 5:30PM
Large groups; planning a school field trip or other large group visit? Please email ahead so we can be sure to accommodate your needs! info@butterflyhousechicago.com
Tickets available for purchase at the exhibit entrance (no online ticket sales). A $1 Navy Pier Facility fee is added to each ticket. A service charge of 3% will be applied to credit card purchases.
No Strollers; due to space concerns we cannot accommodate strollers inside The Butterfly House, but we have a monitored space for stroller parking at the entrance!
No pets or service animals; many family pets and service animals are treated with flea & tick products (e.g. Frontline, Nexguard, etc.), and exposure to these treatments can be fatal to our butterflies.
ExcellentBased on 42 reviewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Alexis Xiong2024-10-06Had the best time here. We went around 8:30pm (I think) on a Saturday and the butterflies were going to sleep. We were about leave as we were sad they were not flying anymore BUT they told us to wait and we got to see them let out new butterflies right before they closed. It felt very personal and the butterflies flew straight to us. They gave a lot of information about the butterflies and a paper of all the butterflies they had so we could ID them. They have a student discount so definitely bring your student id. No online tickets but the line went very fast.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.CT2024-10-05Super cute experience.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Matthew Pruyn2024-10-04Great space and very friendly/knowledgeable staff. I went with my fiancée and future in-laws and we all had a great time. Nice gift shop as well. Beautiful collection of exotic butterflies. I plan on returning soon!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Sabrina Minnick2024-10-01It was healing for the soul. You can feed the butterflies, and they even do a check on leaving to see if any butterflies landed on you! It's a magical place, and straight out of a fairytale.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Jh2024-09-24Absolutely beautiful. We spent a full hour in the enclosure learning and handling all the beautiful butterflies. Staff was attentive and happy to help. Will absolutely come back again.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Helga Amidon2024-09-23We went today and it was amazing! The staff is really great in explaining everything and to help to get pictures and helpful to get the interaction with the butterfly’s! It was absolutely fantastic! Thank you!!!
Supporting both butterfly operations and the families dedicated to rainforest conservation is crucial for preserving wild rainforests and their native species. The butterflies you’ll see flying in our house come from families around the world who raise butterflies, and send us chrysalises or pupae that are timed to hatch within a few days of arrival. These families also help conserve rainforest environments where they are located, preventing deforestation and providing good jobs to local community members; initiatives that are very important to us.
For the past 30 yrs, El Bosque Nuevo has used 100% of their profits to purchase old-growth rainforest habitat around their operation for conservation.
They currently own and protect over 1,000 acres of some of the most important and bio-diverse rainforest habitat in Central America. Watch to hear their story below.
Please email us at: info@butterflyhousechicago.com with your resume!
We will be giving out a number of Butterfly House tickets to underprivilaged youth, free of charge, this summer. If you can help us connect with the right people to give these away please contact us at: info@butterflyhousechicago.com
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