Museum Hours
Monday – Friday CLOSED
Saturday – Sunday 10AM – 5PM
Store Hours
Monday – Friday 10AM – 3PM
Saturday – Sunday 10AM – 5PM
We are closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Plan Your Visit
Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion
8046 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19136
We regret to inform you that our parking lot is temporarily closed.
Free street parking is available on Welsh Road, Craig Street and Rhawn Street.
215-335-9500
Purchase Tickets
Plan ahead and purchase tickets now! We’ve got a lot going on at the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion to make sure that you can experience the museum in new and exciting ways. Learn more about each of our ticket options and select the one that’s right for you.
Our Events and Pricing Packages
General Admission
Spiders, butterflies and scorpions oh my! We have a 7,000 square foot butterfly pavilion and a museum filled with amazing species from all over the world and so much more. A General Admission ticket gets you access to all of the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion’s exhibits and butterfly pavilion. Don’t forget to visit our gift shop!
Adult
14 – 64
$11.95
Child
3 – 13
$9.95
Infant / Toddler
0 – 2
FREE with Adult
Special
*Must Show ID
$9.95
*Discount applies to teachers, students, seniors, police, fire and military.
Annual Pass
We know that once isn’t enough! We’re always bringing in new creatures and animals as well as hosting fun and exciting events, so that there’s something for everyone at any time. Our annual membership includes unlimited visits, free admission to special events, 20% off guest admission and 10% off gift shop merchandise.
Adult
14+
$45
Child
3-13
$35
Special
*Must Show ID
$35
Family
2 Adults & 4 Children
$150
*Discount applies to teachers, students, seniors, police, fire and military.
Group Tickets
Bees have a colony. Butterflies have a kaleidoscope. You have your tribe. Bring your crew and our animal care staff will lead a 1.5 hour guided tour of the Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion. We have discounted rates starting at $9 per person for groups of 15 or more. We also offer school tours for Pre-K through 12th grade with curriculum based on the Next Generation Science Standards. For more information about our school tours, click here.
2 Hour Guided Tour
*1-14 Guests
$135.00
2 Hour Guided Tour
*15 Or More Guests
$9.00 Per Person
*Includes one free chaperone per fifteen paying students
Our Upcoming Events
There’s a lot going on at the Philadelphia Insectarium & Butterfly Pavilion and we are constantly updating our schedule of events to make sure there’s something for everyone. Check out our upcoming events here for more details.
$16
Philly Butterfly Festival
Saturday, October 24th, 10:00AM-5:00PM
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$10
Thirsty Caterpillar Beer Garden
Third Friday Every Month
Friday, November 20th, 6:00-9:00PM
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$10
Plant Trade and Talk
Saturday, January 23rd, 4:00PM-7:00PM
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$9
Butterfly Yoga (Bring Your Own Mat)
Every Sunday
Event postponed. Stay tuned for updates!
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Private Events
The Butterfly Pavilion offers the perfect venue to host a private event that meets your specific needs. We have celebrated birthdays and weddings, hosted corporate retreats and provided a stage for live performances. We can transform our space to bring your vision to life!
