Experience hundreds of brilliant live butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa and Asia soaring among colorful flowers in our conservatory.
As you enter the South Conservatory, you are surrounded by hundreds of brilliant live butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa and Asia soaringĀ among colorful flowers and going about their businessĀ of drinking nectar and looking for others of their kind.
You will learn about butterflies' amazing metamorphosis, the important role they play in healthy ecosystems, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in your own garden.
Brookside Gardens offers additional opportunities to explore the beautiful butterflies through birthday parties, photography and art classes, school groups visits, and after-hours fun.
Tickets may be purchased at the Visitors Center or at the Conservatory gift shops. Tickets are good for re-entry to the Exhibit throughout the day of purchase. Frequent Visitor Passes also available for use throughout the duration of the Exhibit. See our website for groups of 15 or more and student information.
$8 ages 13+
$5 ages 3-12
Free ages 0-2
Phone: 301-962-1467
2017/04/26 - 2017/09/17
Brookside Gardens
1800 Glenallan Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902