Find the house
6750 McGulpin StreetMackinac Island, MI 49757
Call ahead or open the map before you set off.
Make the island day easy to navigate.
Everything you need before the ferry: where to find us, what to bring, the house rules and how to buy tickets. Hours change by season, so check this season’s hours before you go.
An up-close insect encounter with the team.
Start with the details that move a day along.
Use the links below for the current version of each customer action. Hours and prices are time-sensitive; the official page currently labels its displayed schedule “2025 Season Hours,” so confirm the live details before setting out.
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
Check before setting out
- Confirm current hours, tickets and seasonal availability on the official Visit Us page.
- Last admission is 30 minutes before close.
- Use the official ticket checkout to buy admission.
- Keep the phone number handy for anything else.
Know what makes the visit comfortable.
The official visitor guidance is specific enough to help a mixed-age or mobility-conscious group plan without guessing.
Wheelchair-friendly
The official Visit Us page describes the attraction as wheelchair-friendly.
No public restroom
There is no public restroom on site, so plan ahead.
Park before the garden
Stroller parking is available, but strollers are not brought into the garden.
Bring a camera, not a tripod
Photography is encouraged and tripods are discouraged, according to the visitor guidance.
Service dogs are allowed
Service dogs are welcome. Other animals are not permitted.
Look without touching
Do not touch or remove butterflies or flowers. The garden’s small details are part of what you came to see.
Leave room for a scheduled moment.
The official Visit Us page describes butterfly releases at 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM, plus animal encounters at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Confirm the current schedule before planning around it.
Check the official schedule.
Times, seasons and availability can change. Use the live schedule before planning around a release or encounter.
Give the garden time.
Keep your ticket, directions and visitor rules in one place before moving through the island.
Let the encounter unfold.
Use the release or encounter as a moment to look closely, not as a promise of a particular animal or outcome.