The Original Mackinac IslandButterfly House& Insect World
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A shared field trip.

Bring a learning question to the garden and Insect World. Group arrangements, availability and rates are confirmed by the Butterfly House through its official inquiry form.

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An educational moment with young visitors.
An educational moment with young visitors.
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The emergence chamber offers a starting point for life-cycle questions.

The emergence chamber offers a starting point for life-cycle questions.
The emergence chamber offers a starting point for life-cycle questions.

Choose your learning question

Are you exploring the butterfly life cycle, looking closely at wing patterns or learning about insects? Give the operator a clear idea of the group’s interests.

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A group conversation in the garden.

A group conversation in the garden.
A group conversation in the garden.

Prepare the practical details

Have your intended date, group size, age range and access questions ready. These are preparation prompts; nothing is collected or submitted on this preview.

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The Insect World exhibit room.

The Insect World exhibit room.
The Insect World exhibit room.

Think about both spaces

Read about the tropical butterfly garden and Insect World, then confirm the visit arrangements directly. Current rates, capacity and encounter times are not stated here.

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Before the official inquiry

A few things to have in mind.

There is no local form to fill out. Your enquiry takes place on the official website.

Open the official group inquiry
6750 McGulpin Street · Mackinac Island

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a closer look.

Check the current season, then buy tickets directly from the Butterfly House.

A yellow-and-black butterfly among flowers

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