Closed to In-Person Visits
(Virtual Tours Available)
Monday – Friday 10AM – 3PM
Saturday 10AM – 2PM
We are closed on New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
*1-14 Guests
$135.00
*15 Or More Guests
$9.00 Per Person
*Includes one free chaperone per fifteen paying students
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.
$10
Sunday, April 11th, 4:00PM-7:00PM
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$9
Event postponed. Stay tuned for updates!
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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!
215-335-9500
