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Butterfly Rainforest at Florida Museum of Natural History Ticket

Butterfly Rainforest at Florida Museum of Natural History Ticket

Overview

This living exhibit features hundreds of free-flying butterflies, typically more than 50 species at any given time, birds from around the world and an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience.

Visitors to Powell Hall will encounter signature permanent exhibition halls that explore the state’s unique habitats and rich cultural history, including information about some of Florida's early Native peoples. Visitors may view a Calusa Indian welcoming ceremony and mammoth and mastodon skeletons from the last ice age.

**NOTICE: Tickets purchased on this site include a service fee imposed by Trip Advisor. Tickets purchased at the venue do not include this additional fee.**

City: Gainesville

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $14.63

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $14.63

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What's Included

Entry/Admission - Florida Museum of Natural History

Entry/Admission - Butterfly Rainforest

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Meeting point

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Gainesville
3215 Hull Rd, Florida Museum of Natural History

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Face masks recommended for travelers in public areas For more information on the latest procedures, visit our website.

What To Expect

Butterfly Rainforest

The Butterfly Rainforest is a 6,400-square-foot screened exhibit exposed to typical Florida weather conditions, resulting in a more natural environment for the butterflies and plants.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (54)

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J-W

Aug 2020

The Butterfly Rainforest is so beautiful and peaceful. When we walked in the butterflies started swaying around us. There are a variety of different butterflies and birds in this small rainforest. Three young men stationed throughout and were more than happy to answer questions. The worst problem we had was getting them to land long enough to take pictures. When you leave you can go into the Museum of Natural History and then come back into the rainforest.

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Hello J-W - Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback! We're so happy to know you enjoy your experience at the Florida Museum. Thank you!

Donna34748

Jul 2020

Loved all the butterflies and plants. Seemed to be overpriced especially since the History Museum is free. It was beautiful and the only interesting thing we found open in Gainesville.

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Hello Donna- Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We're so happy to know you enjoy your experience at the Florida Museum. Thanks again!

QueenCC7

Jul 2020

This was an awesome experience. There is a section devoted to butterfly’s but there is so much more to offer here. There is information of sea creatures, geo digs in Gainesville, and the American Indian history. We visited during the coronavirus time. This did put a damper on the trip and affect the number of exhibits available. I did feel like they did there best to keep it educational and fun. They also have a lab that grows butterflies. The little cocoons hang in front of the mirror. My son was able to see a butterfly come out of his cocoon. Priceless!

Response from Host

Aug 2020

Hello- Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We're so happy to know you enjoy your experience at the Florida Museum. Thanks again!