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Exhibition: Sensational Butterflies

Location

Natural History Museum,

Cromwell Road, London,
SW7 5BD

Dates

This exhibition CLOSED on Sun, 17th Sep 2017

This exhibition has finished.

Cost: £5.85

Description

The exhibition includes a kaleidoscope of colourful species ethically sourced from Central and South America, Africa and Asia.

Follow the trail through a tropical habitat of flowers, vines and foliage. As butterflies fly overhead, you'll pass chomping caterpillars, glistening chrysalises and busy feeding stations.

Kids can discover fascinating butterfly facts and use a magnifier to admire the intricate details and diversity of these beautiful creatures.

Butterfly house highlights include:

Watching a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis and unfold its wings for the first time

Searching for caterpillars hidden in the foliage, at different life stages and sizes

Seeing butterflies feed on nectar and fruit

Observing butterflies interact with each other

Receiving butterfly-friendly tips and advice from the Butterfly House team


Contact and Booking Details

More information at this website.

No need to book tickets - just turn up on the day.

Disclaimer

The information and prices in this listing are presumed to be correct at the time of publishing, but please always check with the venue before making a special trip.

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This exhibition has finished.

This event runs over several days/weeks. Dates include:

Location

Natural History Museum,

Cromwell Road, London,
SW7 5BD

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