Hundreds of live butterflies take flight in Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden’s glass Conservatory on Friday, April 15 as M&T Bank Butterflies LIVE! opens to the public. The exhibit, which features showy tropical species as well as native butterflies, runs April 15 – October 9, 2023, and is included with Garden admission.
Exhibit Highlights
Visitors walk among the butterflies in the North Wing of the Conservatory, which also features nectar plants and fruit stations for butterfly feeding. The “up-close and personal” view allows visitors to witness the interdependence of people, plants and insects and encourages all to care for nature.
New Butterflies Daily
Each day, new butterflies are released into the exhibit. Guests can look for information as they enter. The exhibit will highlight which butterflies are new to the exhibit, their country of origin, photos, and other interesting facts.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden is located at 1800 Lakeside Avenue in Richmond, VA, and is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is $17 adults; $14 senior citizens; $8 children ages 3 – 12; free for children under age 3 and free for members. To learn more, call (804) 262-9887 or visit their website.
Tips for Visiting Butterflies LIVE! with Kids
RFM’s resident Family Fun expert, Lindsay Garrison, visited Butterflies LIVE! with her five year-old and offers these helpful tips to prepare you for your visit.
