The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

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

Hours & Admission

The Butterfly House is open with additional health and safety protocols in place.

Hours of Operation
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last admission at 3:30 
(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
 
Gift Shop Hours
Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday - Sunday
 
Admission
$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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Welcome Back
Now Open

The Butterfly House has reopened with additional health protocols in place. Advance tickets required.

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Rise and Shine: BOOterfly House
October 3, 9:00 - 10:00 am

Release a butterfly into the Conservatory and have a light breakfast with butterflies!

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Private Events

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

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Super Bugs! 
Super strength! Super skeletons! Each month, learn about a different superb Super Bug and discover the amazing abilities of our invertebrate friends.

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Class Program Registration
Fall & Winter 2020 - 2021

We offer Youth & Family as well as Adult classes on week days and weekends. Find a class that is perfect for you!

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Booterfly Ball 2016

Bug Ball
October 24, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Meet butterflies, insects and spiders and have a spook-tacular time as we celebrate all things creepy and crawly!

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Support the Butterfly House

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

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Upcoming Events
SOLD OUT Putting Your Butterfly Garden to Bed
September 26, 2020
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
SOLD OUT Ballet and Butterflies
September 28, 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
Fall Porch Pot
October 1, 2020
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
Super Bugs! Super Camouflage NEW
October 3, 2020
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
Rise and Shine with Butterflies: BOOterfly House NEW
October 3, 2020
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Little Bugs: Skillful Spiders Session 1
October 5, 2020
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab