Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution
Butterflies + Plants: Partners in Evolution
Learn about ways in which butterflies and other animals have evolved, adapted, and diversified together with their plant partners over tens of millions of years. The activities in this guide explore the processes and patterns of evolution as illustrated in the exhibit itself.
The guide is written for 8th grade reading level but can be used by younger children in the company of an adult. A list of Web resources on butterflies, geologic time and evolution is included. The guide is formatted for color printers using 8 x 14 inch paper.
Exhibition Guide [pdf file]
Tickets are required for the Butterfly Pavilion.
Purchase tickets before arrival to avoid sold out time-slots. They are also available at the Museum on a first-come, first-served basis.
Price per ticket:
Adults $6
Seniors $5.50 (60+)
Children $5 (2 to 12)
Members $5 (available by phone or at box office)
Groups $4.50 (10 or more, advance purchase by phone; 1 free ticket for every 20).
Groups $5 (10 or more, no advance reservations; no free tickets).
Tickets are timed-entry at 15-minute intervals, 40 tickets per interval. There must be one adult for every 10 children or students.
Tuesdays - no charge - but FREE TIMED-ENTRY TICKETS ARE REQUIRED and are available at the Butterfly Pavilion Box Office each Tuesday beginning at 10:00 am.
Pavilion capacity is limited; it is advisable to come early to secure tickets.
Hours of Operation:
Museum:
Daily: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
May 23 - August 31: 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
(Closing times vary during summer and for special events)
Museum Closing Times
Butterfly Pavilion:
First Entry: 10:15 AM
Final Entry: 5:00 PM
(on the days when the Museum closes at 5:30 PM)
June 23 to August 10:
First Entry: 10:15 AM
Final Entry: 7:00 PM
(except on days when the Museum closes at 5:30 PM)
Museum Closing Times
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