Community Groups and Group Tours
School Group Rates and Reservations
Hours
Butterfly Rainforest is open all year, seven days a week except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please note: Last ticket sold 30 minutes prior to closing.
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
Cameras and camcorders are welcome (commercial photography is prohibited). However, due to the limited width of the paths in the Butterfly Rainforest, the following items are not permitted: tripods, backpacks and strollers. Food, drinks and gum are not permitted in museum exhibits, including the Butterfly Rainforest.
The Butterfly Rainforest is wheelchair accessible.
Florida Museum of Natural History
University of Florida Cultural Plaza
SW 34th Street and Hull Road
PO Box 112710
Gainesville, FL 32611-2710
(352) 846-2000
Driving Directions
From Interstate 75, take exit 384 and travel 1 mile east on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (left) on State Road 121 (SW 34th Street). Travel 3/4 mile to the third traffic signal. Turn east (right) on Hull Road. The entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on the south (right) side of Hull Road.
From U.S. 441, travel 2 miles west on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (right) on State Road 121 (SW 34th Street). Travel 3/4 mile to the third traffic signal. Turn east (right) on Hull Road. The entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on the south (right) side of Hull Road.
Bus Routes
Off Campus: Use Regional Transit System (RTS) Routes 20, 21 or 34. See the RTS web site for detailed routes and schedules.
UF Campus: During the Fall and Spring semesters, use the "Harn Park & Ride #1" (Lakeside) route. See the RTS web site for detailed routes and schedules.
Parking
Reserved parking for museum visitors - excluding University holidays - is $3 per day (cash only), 8:45 am - 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The reserved parking area is immediately east and north of the Harn Museum of Art in the UF Cultural Plaza. Please see attendant in gated booth.
Parking is free on weekends and State holidays.
Designated parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities.
Bus Parking
Please see Visitor Services while dropping off passengers in front of the museum.
- All prices subject to change.
- We accept cash, Travelers Checks, American Express, Visa and MasterCard. No personal checks.
- All tickets are for that day only. Re-entry with ticket stub and hand stamp.
- Butterfly Rainforest is an outdoor exhibit. NO REFUNDS for inclement weather.
- The Florida Museum's Admission Assistance Program provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged school children, other individuals and community groups. For more information, please call (352) 273-2057.
| General Public | Museum Donation1 |
Butterfly Rainforest |
COMBO Rainforest + Inside Africa (03/15/08 - 09/07/08) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $6 | $9.50 | $12 |
| Florida Resident | $5 | $8 | $11 |
| Senior (62+ w/ID) | $4 | $7 | $10 |
| College Student (18+ w/ID, FL schools only) | $4 | $7 | $10 |
| Student (13-17) | $4 | $7 | $10 |
| Youth2 (3-12) | $2 | $5 | $6.50 |
| Toddler2 (under 3) | Free | Free | Free |
| Members | Museum Donation1 |
Butterfly Rainforest |
COMBO Rainforest + Inside Africa (03/15/08 - 09/07/08) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Free | $7 | $6.50 |
| Senior (62+ w/ID) | Free | $6 | $5.50 |
| College Student (18+ w/ID, Florida schools only) | Free | $6 | $5.50 |
| Student (13-17) | Free | $6 | $5.50 |
| Youth2 (3-12) | Free | $4.50 | $3.50 |
| Toddler2 (under 3) | Free | Free | Free |
1 Suggested admission for the Florida Museum of Natural History. Admission donations help support the Museum's exhibitions and education programs. Cash, charge or check made payable to UF Foundation.
2 Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult when visiting Butterfly Rainforest.
| Butterfly Rainforest Annual Pass 1 (Prices effective 10/02/2004) |
General Public | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $29 | $26 |
| Dual (Two adults living in same household) | $56 | $50 |
| Additional Students (Ages 13-17 added to Individual or Dual pass) | $24 | $22 |
| Additional Youth2 (Ages 3-12 added to Individual or Dual pass) | $16 | $14 |
1 Annual Passes are NON-TRANSFERABLE, NON-REFUNDABLE and not an express pass. Your Annual Pass and photo ID must be presented at admission desk at time of entry. Annual Passes cannot be applied to group events, private events or public programs that include admission to Butterfly Rainforest.
2 Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult when visiting Butterfly Rainforest.
Community Groups and Group Tours
Ticket information for adult, family, and community groups can be found on our Group Rates & Reservations page.
Schools and Education Programs
Ticket information for school groups can be found on our School Group Rates & Reservations page.
Get a detailed map of the Museum along with descriptions of current and upcoming exhibits:
Download the Florida Museum Floor Plan Map (PDF)