The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

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

Hours & Admission

Temporarily closed to support the regional effort to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Regular Hours
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last admission at 3:30. 
(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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Temporary Closure
Until further notice

All Missouri Botanical Garden locations are currently closed until further notice to ensure staff and visitor safety and well being.

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Firefly Festival
June 19, 8:00 - 9:30 pm

Celebrate Earth’s living lanterns, the fireflies with a variety of activities that showcase their amazing talents.

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Virtual "Snack Chats"
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:00 am

Go behind the scenes with our entomology team! Meet some of our resident critters and tour the gardens.

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Painting Pollinators 
June 14

Enjoy an afternoon of drinks, snacks, and painting. Follow along with an instructor to paint a colorful butterfly!

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Support the Butterfly House

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

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Garden News
Upcoming Events
CANCELLED Gardens for Native Bees
May 30, 2020
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
CANCELLED Little Bugs: Magnificent Millipedes
June 1, 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
SOLD OUT Plant Milkweed for Monarchs
June 6, 2020
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
Introduction to Tree ID
June 6, 2020
8:30 am - 10:30 am
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House