See Butterflies For Free

Many things in the Smithsonians are free of charge. However, the butterfly exhibit in the Natural History Smithsonian is $6 a person.

If you're interested in spending time with the butterflies at no cost, go on a Tuesday. You can pick up your free tickets starting at 10 AM at the butterfly box office on the second floor of the building. The tickets have the time of your entry listed on them.

Hours of Operation:

Regular Hours
thru Fall & Winter

Butterfly Pavilion:
First Entry: 10:15am
Final Entry: 5:00pm*

Holiday Hours
November 27, 28 & 29
December 25 - Closed
December 26
thru January 3

Butterfly Pavilion Holiday Hours:
First Entry: 10:15 AM
Final Entry: 6:00 PM*