Butterfly House, Missouri Botanical Garden

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The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is a butterfly zoo operated by the Missouri Botanical Gardens, and located in Faust Park in Chesterfield, Missouri, United States.

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Sep 18, 2023
It’s by no means expansive. But the quantity and variety of specimens is amazing. The accessibility and display is beautiful, entertaining and educational. As well is the encompassing park gardens. Full review by RobinJ967
Sep 10, 2023
The butterfly house is a fun activity. The day we went it was super hot outside, and the butterfly house was even hotter. When we went back outside, it actually felt cool. Even though it was very hot… Full review by vorktravel
Aug 1, 2023
This is a great warm experience on a cold winter day or a cooler summer day. Before seeing the butterfly area, you can also view lots of interesting bugs if that interests you. The inside where the … Full review by 640amyr

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Can you bring lunch in
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I believe there's a sign that excludes food and drink but I'm not 100% sure. There is a park right next to it called Faust Park that has lots of picnic tables if you go during warmer weather.
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I would like to know the name of the person who designed butterfly house
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It might not have been designed by just one person. It says on the website for the Butterfly House (probably a good place for you to have looked) that "The Christner Partnership, …
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It might not have been designed by just one person. It says on the website for the Butterfly House (probably a good place for you to have looked) that "The Christner Partnership, Bannes Consulting and BSI Construction executed design, product management and construction."
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What part of the year is the best time to go?
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Springtime when the blue morpho butterflies are out in force! Idk which month exactly but they would know.
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How far is the parking from the butterfly house? I can't walk very far without sitting once in a while.
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It is probably 100 yds from main parking lot but like said above there is a small parking lot behind the House that you can drive to that is much closer. As you enter the park, hang left …
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It is probably 100 yds from main parking lot but like said above there is a small parking lot behind the House that you can drive to that is much closer. As you enter the park, hang left around the round a bout. A very short walk from there. Enjoy
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About how long does it take to walk through, on average?
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That totally depends on your interest level. You can walk thru in about 30 minutes with out looking at anything... at the moment the blue morphs are all over. I spend at least an hour, but …
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That totally depends on your interest level. You can walk thru in about 30 minutes with out looking at anything... at the moment the blue morphs are all over. I spend at least an hour, but I love the plants as well. Hope that helps.
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Frequently asked questions

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When is the reserve open?
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Regular Hours (September 1 - March 31): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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