Skull of Phorusrhacos longissimus) At two and a half metres tall, Phorusrhacos longissimus is an example of a 'terror bird', top predators that lived in South America about 50 million years ago.

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Butterfly Explorers

Packed with adventure

8 April - 26 September 2010
Open 10.00 - 17.50, Monday to Sunday
Last admission 17.15
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Journey through our magnificent butterfly house, explore habitats and continents across the world and discover the spectacular butterflies that live there.

Butterfly Explorers is on the Museum's east lawn and features:

  • expedition passport given at the entrance to stamp at borders on the trail
  • butterfly house filled with 100s of live butterflies, and a feeding table
  • 4 different habitat zones in the butterfly house: South America, North America, Asia and Africa
  • 2 hatchery windows to observe pupae and emerging butterflies
  • outdoor British garden with tips on how to attract butterflies at home
  • maze, tree-house and play area in the outdoor garden
  • fun interactive activities and colourful information panels throughout
  • shop with great gifts for butterfly fans

On your journey, spot different butterfly species and the stages in their life cycles. Find out why some species are under threat and what might be in your own back garden.

Butterfly Explorers is suitable for families and children aged 5 to 11.

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Tickets

Adult £6
Child £4
Adult senior £4
Family £17
Free to Members, Patrons and children aged 3 and under.

The ticket prices above include a small voluntary donation to the Museum. Thanks to Gift Aid, your donation will let us claim back the tax on the whole price of your ticket and help support the important scientific work of the Museum. 

If you want to opt out of the donation, the standard admission charges are: Adult £5.40, child £3.50, adult senior £3.50 and family £15.


Butterfly Explorers is part of the worldwide celebrations of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010. The diversity of life on Earth is crucial for human well-being and now is the time to act to preserve it.

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