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A variety of exhibit experiences inside the museum bring the science behind this fascinating group of insects to life, starting with “What is a Butterfly?” and ending with conservation issues worldwide.
The rearing lab gives you a closer look at the life cycle of the butterfly, from egg to larva to pupa.
There are interactives with our labs that show more about genetics research, morphology studies, specimen preparation, scanning electron microscope work, species conservation.
Watch and interact with Butterfly Rainforest staff as the hundreds of new pupae that arrive each week are unpacked, sorted and placed in large window cases.
This wall, nearly three stories high, showcases thousands of butterfly and moths specimens and photographs.
This wall, nearly three stories high, showcases thousands of butterfly and moths specimens and photographs.
Exhibit Blog Spotlight
Mar 1, 2023
A journey of metamorphosis: Introducing butterflies into the Butterfly Rainforest
Have you ever been through the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Butterfly Rainforest exhibit, mesmerized by the hundreds of beautiful…
Jun 25, 2017
Leopard Moth, Lepidoptera Collection Photo
The Giant or Great Leopard Moth, Hypercompe scribonia, has very distinct coloring, from its bright white wings with dark spots…
Jun 23, 2017
Red-spotted Purple Butterfly
Red-spotted purple, Limenitis arthemis astyanax, is a North American brush-footed butterfly with a wingspan of up to 3.5 inches. The upper…
Jun 9, 2017
Papilio dardanus, Lepidoptera Collection Photo
Papilio dardanus has the common name of the Flying Handkerchief, but more frequently is referred to as the African Swallowtail…