Winter Jewels: A Holiday Celebration at The Butterfly House

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Surround yourself with the magic of the season as the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House becomes alive with living winter jewels. Escape the cold and enjoy the warm temperatures inside the Butterfly House's tropical conservatory as more than 1,000 jewel-toned butterflies surrounding you in free flight.

Go on a treasure hunt through the Animal Exhibit Hall, discover fairies in the Tropical Conservatory and new friends in the Gnome Forest. 

Winter Jewels: A Holiday Celebration is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Dec. 31. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The Butterfly House will close at 3 p.m. on December 11, 12, 18 and 19 for Supper With Santa.

At The Butterfly House in Faust Park. Included with Butterfly House admission. Free for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

More information: butterflyhouse.org
 

 

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