This event is in the past.It took place on April 24, 2026 at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.








Sixty butterfly species from across the globe flutter through the five-story tropical conservatory at the nation's largest temporary butterfly exhibition. Watch them emerge from chrysalides at the Observation Station, or wander among feeding stations as iridescent wings drift past.
family-friendly
immersive nature experience
educational programming
tropical conservatory
Tips
🦋"don't be surprised if one lands on you during your stroll"
🐛Observation Station sees hundreds emerge from chrysalides weekly
👕wear bright colors to attract butterfly visitors
$0-$25
Butterflies Are Blooming
Grand Rapids








Sixty butterfly species from across the globe flutter through the five-story tropical conservatory at the nation's largest temporary butterfly exhibition. Watch them emerge from chrysalides at the Observation Station, or wander among feeding stations as iridescent wings drift past.
family-friendly
immersive nature experience
educational programming
tropical conservatory
Tips
🦋"don't be surprised if one lands on you during your stroll"
🐛Observation Station sees hundreds emerge from chrysalides weekly
👕wear bright colors to attract butterfly visitors
$0-$25
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