Butterfly Pavilion at Natural History Museum

Walk among beautiful butterflies in the seasonal Butterfly Pavilion. This springtime exhibition features hundreds of butterflies, colorful native plants, and plenty of natural light to help you see these creatures shimmer. With lots of flight space and a variety of resting spots, get one of the best views in Los Angeles of these amazing insects.

 ALONG THE WAY, YOU'LL: 

• See all stages in the butterfly life cycle, including eggs, caterpillars feeding on leaves, and chrysalises.
• See caterpillars feeding on leaves.
• Count up to 30 different species, including California natives like the giant swallowtail and buckeye.
• Chat with museum educators and live animals keepers to find out what makes these animals so special.

📅 Dates & Times 

March 22 - Sept 5, 2022

9:30 am - 5:00 pm 

Tuesday: closed

📍 Location 

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

900 W Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007

👤 Age requirement 

All Ages 

🎫 Tickets

• Admission tickets require a date selection.
• Save $3 when you purchase both Becoming Jane and Butterfly Pavilion.
• L.A. County Residents get free Museum Admission from 3–5 pm. Tickets are available at the Natural History Museum ticket windows.

 Buy Tickets Online  

 🅿️ Parking

$15 flat rate

 🌎 Event Website

Natural History Museum 

Saftey

• In accordance with the L.A. City Municipal Code Ordinance all eligible patrons (currently 12+) are required to show proof of full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test performed by a medical professional within 48 hours for PCR tests and within 24 hours for antigen tests. Results from home testing kits will not be permitted. Full vaccination is 14+ days after receiving a one-dose vaccine or 14+ days after receiving both doses of a two-dose vaccine. Visitors 18+ must also show a valid photo ID. Children 11 and under are currently exempt from this mandate.
• The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County no longer requires masks worn at all times indoors and in our outdoor Butterfly Pavilion, regardless of vaccination status. In accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, we still strongly recommend all visitors to continue wearing masks while indoors and ask that individual choices are respected. Read safety guidelines before your visit.

Direction

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