Museums for All (SNAP / EBT)
Guests with a SNAP or EBT card receive $5 admission for adults, seniors, and children (up to four tickets per card).
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Hours & Admission
Butterfly Pavilion is open daily for exploration and discovery. Purchase tickets online or at the door.
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Hours of Operation
Butterfly Pavilion is open daily from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with timed entry. Last admission is at 4:15 p.m.
- Early closure: March 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
- Closed: Thanksgiving Day and December 25 (Christmas Day)
- December 24 (Christmas Eve): Last entry 12:15 p.m., closes 1:00 p.m.
- December 31 (New Year's Eve): Last entry 2:15 p.m., closes 3:00 p.m.
- January 1 (New Year's Day): Opens at 11:00 a.m.
- Closed for maintenance: January 20–21
School field trips take place 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. For a quieter visit, we recommend arriving after 1:00 p.m. or choosing a date with lighter field trip attendance.
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Ticket Prices
- Adult (13-64) — $19.45
- Child (2-12) — $14.45
- Senior (65+) — $17.45
- Children under 2 — Free
- Members — Free
Online reservations are no longer required, but are available if you'd like to secure your spot and view daily capacity. Tickets are valid for any time on the selected day, and you're welcome to stay and enjoy the exhibits as long as you like.
Community Admission Discounts
Butterfly Pavilion participates in several community programs that provide free or reduced admission for qualifying guests. Free Passes: Guests may use free passes for General Admission by redeeming them in person at the front desk. Free passes may not be redeemed past their listed expiration date.
Save More with a Membership
A membership pays for itself in just two visits! Enjoy unlimited free admission all year long, plus exclusive member perks including discounts on programs, events, birthday parties, and gift shop purchases.
Members also receive early access to special exhibitions, invitations to member-only events, and reciprocal admission to partner institutions through the AZA reciprocal program.
Individual memberships start at just $65 per year. Family memberships provide admission for two adults and all children in the household.
