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Butterfly Pavilion

February 15, 2008 – Ongoing

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The Butterfly Pavilion is temporarily closed due to unplanned maintenance. 

Discover how natural selection has shaped animals and plants together through their ancient and persistent dependencies, and defenses with one another. Stroll among butterflies and beautiful blooming plants.

Butterflies fly freely around the Pavilion, landing on plants and sometimes people. The Butterfly Pavilion is a brightly lit climate-controlled environment kept at 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 80 percent humidity, making it the ideal home for hundreds of butterflies.

Timed tickets are required to enter the Butterfly Pavilion.

Tickets can only be purchased in person. All tickets are for a specific entry time beginning at 10:15 a.m. and ending at 4:45 p.m. Get more ticket information.

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2nd Floor, Southwest Wing, near Insect Zoo

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10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
Closed Dec. 25

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10th St. & Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

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