The museum's butterfly center is divided into two main public areas:
The Butterfly Rainforest is a living exhibit that supports hundreds of butterflies from around the world to experience first-hand. This screened enclosure is planted in subtropical and tropical trees with waterfalls and a walking path. Inside the Rainforest, exhibit stations help visitors understand various butterfly behaviors they will witness during their visit.
There is an admission fee to enter the Butterfly Rainforest. Please see the Ticket Information page for more details.
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A variety of exhibit experiences inside bring to life the science of Lepidoptera, starting with "What is a Butterfly?" and ending with conservation issues worldwide. The exhibit centerpiece is the "Wall of Wings," which showcases thousands of butterfly and moth specimens and photographs, as well as film footage from around the world. The wall is a stunning tribute to biodiversity and to the research and collections mission of the McGuire Center. Other exhibits explore stories from around the globe and interpret science occurring in the impressive collections facility and research laboratories.