The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

Faust Park,
15193 Olive Blvd.
Chesterfield, MO 63017
(314) 577-0888

Hours & Admission
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last admission at 3:30. 

Open Labor Day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

(Closed Mondays)

$8 general admission

$5 seniors 65 & over

$5 children 3-12

Free children 2 & under

Free for Missouri Botanical Garden Members.

For safety reasons, strollers are restricted in the Butterfly House.  No strollers allowed in the conservatory due to USDA regulations.

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The Butterfly House will be OPEN on Labor Day from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Private Events

Weddings in the beautiful Butterfly Garden

Give your special day or private gathering a truly unique setting.

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Summer Buggin'

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Join us this summer as we “bug out” at the Butterfly House! We will host a variety of events that celebrate all our amazing creatures both during the day and in the evening.

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Summer Buggin' Nights

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Experience the Butterfly House after hours from 4:00 - 7:00 pm Fridays through August 31!

Go on a Bug Hunt with us to catch native insects around the Butterfly House plus much more!

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Fall/Winter 2018 Classes

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Registration is OPEN!

Public program registration for September to February is open. Find a class that is perfect for you!


We offer Youth & Family as well as Adult classes.

Full list of classes

Support the Butterfly House

Leave your mark on St. Louis and honor someone special.

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Upcoming Events
Keeper for a Day
February 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Animal Encounters
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Plant Encounters
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Summer Buggin'
July 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Summer Buggin' Nights (NEW)
August 24, 2018
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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