Do you remember the first time a butterfly landed on you? If you were a kid – or even as an adult – you might have felt that moment was magical. After all, butterflies are undoubtedly one of nature’s most beautiful creations. Learn more about butterflies – and stroll around thousands of them – at this enchanting butterfly house in Missouri.

Meander among thousands of butterflies - and flowers - at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield.

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Part of the Missouri Botanical Garden, the 8,000-square foot butterfly house is comprised of more than 640 pieces of glass and features five vaults.

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More than 1,500 butterflies - in approximately 60 species - fly free in the glass conservatory that also boasts…

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Almost 100 species of tropical plants, promising an explosion of color. Stroll through the conservatory, where you’ll see…

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A gushing waterfall, bees resting on flowers, and such breathtaking butterflies as Costa Rica’s blue Morphos and the Philippines Gold Birdwing.

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Get a firsthand look at caterpillars as they become butterflies in the Miracle of Metamorphosis exhibit.

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The enchanting butterfly house also features numerous exhibits, a theater, and a learning lab that hosts classes.

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Carve time to spend outdoors, too, where you’ll find several butterfly gardens and a 30-foot sculpture of a caterpillar, ideal for the kids to explore.

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Stroll among the butterflies at the Sachs Butterfly House, open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Address: 15193 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO, 63017

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Do you have a favorite butterfly house in Missouri? Tell us about it in the comments! If you love butterflies, you’ll also want to visit this butterfly rainforest. Click here to read more.

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