The Original Mackinac IslandButterfly House& Insect World
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A little island wonder

Leave room
for butterflies.

A tropical garden. A world of insects.
A closer look at Mackinac Island.

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A yellow-and-black butterfly among yellow flowers
The Original Butterfly House & Insect World
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Two ways to be curious

A garden to wander.
A world to discover.

The business describes hundreds of free-flying butterflies in its tropical garden, alongside Insect World.

Look closely at the feeding stations.
Look closely at the feeding stations.

Follow the butterflies.

Pause among plants and flowers. Look at patterns, wings and the way butterflies gather.

Into the garden →
There is more to notice in Insect World.
There is more to notice in Insect World.

Keep being curious.

Read about the insects, amphibians and reptiles that make up the second part of the visit.

Discover Insect World →
Before you leave

What are you bringing?

A few useful details for a gentler, easier visit.

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Bring your camera.

Photography is encouraged. Tripods are discouraged; keep pathways clear and leave butterflies and flowers untouched.

Park the stroller.

Stroller parking is available. Strollers are not allowed inside the garden.

Ask about access.

The business describes the house as wheelchair-friendly. Service dogs are permitted; other animals are not. There is no public restroom.

Bring a learning question.

Group leaders can discuss ages, interests, group size and access needs directly with the operator.

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Meet us on McGulpin Street

Your island day,
with wings in it.

6750 McGulpin Street
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Check current season dates and hours before travelling.

Get directions ↗Read the visit notes →Call 906-847-3972
An educational moment at the house.
An educational moment at the house.
Bring a question

Curiosity is
always welcome.

Start with the emergence window. Follow the business’s butterfly journey, then bring your own questions to the garden.

Explore the butterfly journey →
6750 McGulpin Street · Mackinac Island

Make room for
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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