Farewell to the Butterflies
Celebrate the final weekend of Butterfly Haven with a day full of fluttering fun and hands-on discovery. Say goodbye to our seasonal exhibit and explore the incredible life cycle of butterflies through up-close encounters, family-friendly crafts, and educational activities.
Highlights in Butterfly Haven
Butterfly Releases
If any butterflies are ready, guests may have the opportunity to observe or assist in their release alongside museum staff.
Final Walkthrough
Stroll through the exhibit one last time and search for butterflies among their host plants.
Upper Level Activities
Animal Shows – 11:30 AM & 1:00 PM
Discover the fascinating ways animals adapt and survive, presented in the How Life Survives Discovery Center.
Butterfly Collections
Examine real specimens and learn about the diverse body parts and life stages of butterflies.
Butterfly Bookmarks
Use stamps to design your own butterfly scene to take home.
Make Your Own Butterfly
Create a fluttering monarch using clothespins in this creative hands-on craft.
Meet Local Experts
Chat with butterfly conservationists from the Butterfly Society of Virginia and Vickie Stewart to learn how you can support pollinators at home.
Join us for this special day to celebrate and say farewell to the butterflies—until next season.
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