Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House
The Original Butterfly House & Insect World
One of the earliest butterfly conservatories in the United States, where hundreds of tropical butterflies flutter freely. It also has an Insect World exhibit and suits families with children.
The Original Butterfly House opened in 1990 and is one of the earliest butterfly conservatories in the United States. The greenhouse is planted with tropical plants, and hundreds of butterflies from around the world flutter around visitors, who can watch chrysalises hatch up close. The attached Insect World displays insect specimens and live insects. It is modest in size, and a visit takes about 30–45 minutes. Admission is about US$10, which suits families with children. It is located behind the western end of Main Street, in the McGulpin Street area, about 10 minutes' walk from the dock. The island also has the Wings of Mackinac butterfly house.
Opening hours
Approx. mid-May–Oct 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Grand Hotel
- Market Street Historic Buildings
- Main Street & Fudge Shops
- Mackinac Island Carriage Tours
- Fort Mackinac
- Marquette Park
- Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
- Skull Cave