You’ll Want To Plan A Day Trip To Connecticut’s Magical Butterfly House

Butterflies are truly magical creatures. We sometimes catch a glimpse of them in our own backyards, but the sighting is usually fleeting and leaves us longing for more. Luckily right in the center of Connecticut, we have a place where we can go to see butterflies every day. It is a magical space where we can visit and view these creatures as they flutter and fly.

The Connecticut Science Center opened a new exhibit on July 17th of this year. The Butterfly Encounter is truly a welcome addition to the already popular destination.

We are used to seeing things like dinosaurs, robots and Science Alley at the Center.

With more than 165 exhibits, everyone loves the hands-on learning at the Connecticut Science Center.

The Butterfly Encounter is a magical space where you can meet more than 40 species of these beautiful flying creatures. The average temperature in the exhibit is 80 degrees.

The Epiphyte Tree is at the center of the exhibit. It is the host of a variety of air plants that get their nutrients from the atmosphere.

All of the plants in the Butterfly Encounter were chosen specifically for their primary residents. You can view more than 30 different kinds of plants here.

The Butterfly Encounter is a fully living exhibit. Its butterflies are enchanting and colorful. Some have come to Connecticut from as far away as Costa Rica and South Asia.

If you want to visit the butterfly space, you can find the Connecticut Science Center in downtown Hartford at 250 Columbus Blvd.

The Butterfly Encounter is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The exhibit does require an add-on ticket in addition to the general admission to the Connecticut Science Center.

Have you been to visit the newly opened Butterfly Encounter yet? Share your experiences in the comments section below.