Butterfly House St. Louis

Butterfly House Faust Park Chesterfield — Faust Park Chesterfield

Faust Park is a St. Louis County Park located in Chesterfield, Missouri just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. Faust Park is where you can find the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, a 1920s carousel, and a huge playground.

Butterfly Sanctuary St. Louis — Butterfly Sanctuary

Inside the butterfly house entryway you’ll find several other species of insects including spiders, roaches, and beetles. My boys loved checking out their habitats and learning about each of them on the way in.

Types of Butterflies St. Louis Butterfly House — Types of Butterflies

There are over 60 species of tropical butterflies at the Butterfly House in St. Louis. There’s even more in the display cabinet inside the butterfly house entryway.

About butterflies lifecycle at the Butterfly House St. Louis — About Butterflies Life Cycle

The boys and I thought that the butterfly box that held all the developing chrysalises was really neat. You can see most of the butterflies life cycle in one place. After they break out of the chrysalis they are released into the main butterfly house area.

Butterfly House Event space St. Louis — Butterfly house events

The Butterfly House in St. Louis hosts several fun events throughout the year but did you know you can also host your own events here?! The Butterfly house is a great place to host your wedding, bridal shower, or baby shower. They have a gorgeous outdoor garden space you can rent.

beautiful black butterfly at the butterfly house st. louis

Missouri Botanical Garden Membership

Visiting the St. Louis Butterfly House is free for Missouri Botanical Garden members.

If you do not have a membership, prices are:

$8 for adults
$5 seniors 65 & over
$5 children 3–12
Free children 2 & under

black and blue butterfly at the butterfly house st. louis

Butterfly House Hours

Tuesday - Sunday (Closed Mondays*)

10 a.m.–4 p.m. (Last Admission at 3:30 p.m.)

Extended Summer Hours run Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Summer hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. beginning Monday, May 27, 2024.

faust park carousel

The St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park is open Tuesday through Sunday 10am-4pm

The Faust Park Carousel costs $8 per ride

Can book parties or events at the St. Louis Carousel too!

Butterfly Release

Did you know that you can release a butterfly for the first flight of its life at the St. Louis Butterfly House? My boys and I got to have this wonderful experience and I highly recommend booking it for yourself.

faqS

What town has a Butterfly House in St Louis?

The Butterfly House in St. Louis is technically located in Chesterfield Missouri.

Is the Butterfly House in St Louis free?

Admission to the Butterfly House in St. Louis is free to MOBOT members and St. Louis residents on the first Tuesday of the month. All other times the costs are $8 for general admission (ages 13-64) and $5 for seniors and younger children.

What time of year is best to visit Butterfly House?

You can visit the Butterfly House year round but I think the best time of year to visit would be when the weather is nice so that you can enjoy the outdoor attractions as well. Anytime April to October would be great.

What days are free at the Botanical Gardens in St Louis?

Admission to the Butterfly House in St. Louis is free to MOBOT members always and free for St. Louis residents on the first Tuesday of the month.

Is it hot in the Butterfly House?

The Butterfly House in St. Louis is temperature controlled year round for the health of the butterflies. I did find it to be warm and somewhat humid in the Butterfly House but I wouldn’t say too hot.

How long does it take to go through the Butterfly House St Louis?

It can take as long or as little time as you want. If you or your kids enjoy reading and learning about all the species you can make it last several hours. If you walk through quickly it could be done in 30 minutes.

Can you get married in the Butterfly House?

You can book many types of events at the butterfly house, both in the indoor and outdoor spaces. Refer to the Butterfly House’s event page for more information.

Does St Louis Zoo have a butterfly exhibit?

The St. Louis Zoo is another wonderful place to take your family in St. louis and they have some butterflies too! The St. Louis Zoo Insectarium has a butterfly wing with many species of butterflies and other insects.