Did You Know?

The Butterfly Pavilion was the nation's first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo. In its exhibits visitors see and interact with live invertebrates from around the globe.


Hours of Operation

The Butterfly Pavilion is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., year round*.
  •     The last entrance is at 4:15 p.m.
  •     We are open seven days a week
  •     We are closed only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day


Adults $9.50
Adult--Westminster Resident* $7.50
Seniors (65+) $7.50
Children (2-12) $6.50
Children (1 year old and younger)** FREE

*To receive the reduced admission rate, Westminster Residents must present a valid ID with a Westminster, CO address.
**Up to two per adult entry.

Click here for a list of our current Promotional Discounts! 

Location

The Butterfly Pavilion is conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Denver off Hwy 36 at 104th Avenue. Map

The Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W. 104th Avenue
Westminster, CO 80020

Hwy 36 is a great way to get to the Butterfly Pavilion. It's easy, convenient, and accessible. Just travel west on Hwy 36 and exit north on 104th Avenue. We are located on the corner of 104th Avenue and Westminster Blvd. Our parking lot entrance is located off Westminster Blvd.

  • If traveling from the south, take I-25 north to Hwy 36 west, exit 104th Avenue north, and take a right at Westminster Blvd.
  • If traveling from the north, take I-25 south to 104th Avenue exit west, and take a left at Westminster Blvd.
  • If traveling from the west, take Hwy 36 east and exit 104th Avenue north (left) to Westminster Blvd, then turn right.
  • If traveling from the east, you can take 104th or Hwy 36 west.
Parking

FREE parking is available in our parking lot, located on the south side of the facility. Entrance to the parking lot is located off Westminster Blvd.

Vote for Us!

Vote for the Butterfly Pavilion, and show your support for our mission to foster an appreciation of butterflies and other invertebrates! Click here to see a list of current contests.

FAQs

Still haven't answered your question? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page here!

Group Pricing

Facility Map

Daily Programming



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Plan your visit to maximize your experience!

  • Make sure to include in your visit one of our daily free programs. Click here to see the schedule.
  • Make sure to avoid busy school times. Peak school group visits occur Monday through Friday, 10 am to 1:30 pm during September to May.
  • Bring a sack lunch or purchase a snack at the Butterfly Pavilion and extend your visit.
  • Plan to walk the outdoor nature trail.

The Butterfly Pavilion combines science education with interactive fun to teach visitors about invertebrates and conservation. Our five immersive exhibits, including our rainforest filled with 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies, provide a year-round, unforgettable experience. Visitors can get up close and personal with live animals, enjoy daily educational programs, explore the wonder of the outdoors on the nature trail, and discover the newest traveling exhibit. Butterflies are just the beginning.   


 

 

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