The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House

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

Hours & Admission

The Butterfly House has reopened with additional health and safety protocols.

Hours of Operation
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Last admission at 3:30 
(Closed Mondays and Tuesdays)
 
Guided Tours
Mondays and Tuesdays
11am & 2pm
*by reservation only; purchase tour tickets here.
 
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. When necessary, please only bring bags or coats you can carry with you during your visit.

Learn more

The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House will be reopening the week of November 23rd for private tours only, continuing on Mondays and Tuesdays thereafter. The general public will be welcomed back starting Tuesday, December 2nd. Purchase private tours and timed e-tickets here.

For more information, please visit butterflyhouse.org/visit

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Welcome Back
General public Wed through Sun. Private tours on Mon & Tues.

The Butterfly House has reopened with additional health and safety protocols in place. 

Purchase/ reserve tickets here

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Books & Butterflies
November - December

Join us for special story time readings with local "celebrity" guests. During our closure, new story times will be posted to our Facebook page every Wednesday.

Learn more
 

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Entomology Lab Expansion

The lab expansion will accommodate our growing animal collection and new interactive programming. 

Your gift can support this essential upgrade, donate here!

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Personalized Butterfly Release Videos

Tell us about someone special in your life and we will dedicate a butterfly release just for them. This is operated through Cameo and can be purchased here.

Support the Butterfly House

Leave your mark on St. Louis and honor someone special with a butterfly paver, personal butterfly release video, adopt a butterfly and more!

Learn more

Upcoming Events
Winter Jewels: An Enchanted Celebration
November 11, 2020 - December 31, 2020
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Books and Butterflies: Saint Louis Art Museum
December 4, 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
SOLD OUT Holiday Wreath Making
December 5, 2020
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Super Bugs! Super Transformation NEW
December 5, 2020
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
Fanciful Fairies
December 6, 2020
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
Little Bugs: Munching Millipedes Session 2
December 7, 2020
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab
Little Bugs: Munching Millipedes Session 1
December 7, 2020
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House > Lopata Learning Lab