Blooms & Butterflies

02-22-2025 07-06-2025 GENERAL ADMISSION (10am-5pm) IS THE BEST TIME TO VIEW

Experience Blooms & Butterflies and immerse yourself in the enchanting Pacific Island Water Garden, where hundreds of vibrant exotic butterflies flutter freely in a warm, tropical paradise filled with brilliant nectar flowers.

Visit the Metamorphosis Lab to witness new butterflies emerging from their chrysalises every day.

Additional Offerings

Metamorphosis Lab

Metamorphosis Lab In addition to seeing butterflies in the Pacific Island Water Garden Biome, visitors can learn more about the butterfly lifecycle at the Metamorphosis Lab in the Grand Atrium. Spot the differences between different chrysalises and watch up close as new butterflies emerge.

Blooms & Butterflies Opening Day February 22 | 11am-2pm

A sure sign that spring is on the way is when the butterflies arrive at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens! Join us for opening day and make a special Sand Art butterfly or flower to commemorate the day—a $ 4 fee per sand art craft.