Explore the Museum

The Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion shares its amazing collection of species from all over the world with science lovers of all ages!

We hope you enjoy the highlights below and look forward to seeing you soon!

Peer into the magical world of metamorphosis! Witness the miraculous transformation from chrysalis to butterfly on the other side of the glass, mere inches away.

See a variety of the coolest critters up close! Our impressive collection of stick insects, praying mantids, and cockroaches are sure to intrigue you.

Get lost in the 7,000 square foot tropical ecosphere, filled with thousands of live butterflies, a ferrofluid fountain, and waterfalls! Not to mention, the pavilion is always a balmy 80 degrees!

Enjoy a lush tropical rain forest right here in Philly! Experience butterflies flitting past bright pops of chenille tree flowers, otherworldly passion fruit flowers, and immense bursts of yellow lollipop flowers.

Come explore the busy lives of honey bees! See their constant work in the hive and the path they take to the outside world in search of plants to pollinate. Learn why they are so important to our ecosystem.

Stop by our Butterfly Cafe to enjoy a quick snack or a family lunch outing. Please note that there is no food permitted in the pavilion or the museum.

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Our gift shop is filled with special souvenirs to commemorate your day! From bug catching sets to fine jewelry to crunchy critter candy, our shop has loads of unique finds and our online shop is always open! <link>

We like to keep things interesting at our museum! And are always adding unique additions - like our latest, the adorable two-headed baby snapper featured in the photo above. Consider becoming a member <link> so you can visit all the time!