Butterflies are such interesting animals. Their transformation through all their life stages seems so intriguing and almost metaphorical in its mystery. One place in Connecticut where you can see butterflies up close and personal is at the Connecticut Science Center in Hartford. This is truly one of the state’s underrated gems: there are many attractions at the museum. The butterfly house is actually one of the largest in the country, housing dozens of specimens.

The Connecticut Science Center spans nine floors and 154,000 square feet. There is a lot to see here, with plenty of interactive exhibits, but you definitely will want to make time to stop by the Butterfly Encounter.
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The butterfly house here houses hundreds of butterflies of around 50 different species.
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The free-flying critters go about their lives within the house, which contains food and plants for them.
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They love fruit, so a good place to snap a great photo is by standing near one of the fruit dishes staff lay out for them.
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Some of the butterflies may even land on your shoulder as you walk through the exhibit!
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New specimens are added to the butterfly house weekly and species are regularly changed out, so you never know what you'll see here!
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One of the most interesting places within the butterfly house is the Emergence Chamber, where you can watch the entire life cycle take place.
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It's so amazing to see these insects go through their unique life cycle, which is perhaps the most interesting in the animal kingdom.

You can get more information about the Connecticut Science Center and all the exhibits featured there at the museum’s website.

Have you ever been to the butterfly encounter at Connecticut Science Center? It’s such a neat place!

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Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103, USA