1. "Mysterious Monarch"
Surrounded by seasonal gardens, this sculpture presents a great photo opportunity for families. The 28-foot tall butterfly was created by St. Louis sculptor Bob Cassilly and given to the Butterfly House by Rosemary and Joe Shaughnessy in honor of their grandchildren.

2. The Entry Plaza
Overhead a graceful arch heralds the beginning of a magical experience. Underfoot, the plaza is constructed of butterfly-shaped paving stones. Many of the stones, inscribed with personal messages, tributes, and memorials, are gifts from families and individuals. There is still space to add your family milestones.

3. The "Lopatapillar"
A 30-foot long caterpillar sculpture sits among native prairie plants just outside the entrance. It was created by artist Bob Cassilly and presented to the Butterfly House by Lucy and Stanley Lopata.

4. The Exhibit Hallway
The Grand Hall is where you'll find Small Wonders, a living exhibit focusing on the habitats and lifestyles of various invertebrates, and Arachnids, where you can get up close and personal with spiders, scorpions and their relatives.  Don't miss the Butterflies of the World exhibit to get a glimpse of butterfly diversity.  For our younger guests, the children's video, "Butterflies" is shown continuously in the hallway.  Finally, explore the world of Aquatic Invertebrates before exiting to the native Butterfly Garden.

5. Information Desk
Stop by the Information Desk to pick up information on membership benefits, volunteer opportunities, butterfly gardening or just to ask a question.

6. The Butterfly Conservatory
This tropical conservatory is the heart of the Butterfly House. It's carefully controlled environment houses nearly two thousand tropical butterflies in free flight. As many as 80 butterfly species and 150 tropical plant species are exhibited. Few moments in nature are as magical as watching a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis. This rarely seen transformation becomes an everyday occurrence in the "Miracle of Metamorphosis". Hundreds of chrysalides from around the world are on display with butterflies emerging before your very eyes.

7. The Madame Butterfly Gift Shop
Our giftshop offers something for everyone in an atmosphere brimming with souvenirs, educational toys, books and unique gifts related to butterflies and the natural environment. Proceeds from the shop support the continued operation of the Butterfly House.

8. Emerson Theater
The Emerson Family Theater shows "The Butterfly Effect" on the hour and half hour. This 17 minute original film is an engaging introduction to butterfly behaviors and anatomy.

9. Lopata Learning Lab The Lopata Learning Lab is both a formal classroom for the Butterfly House Education Department and a learning site where guests may visit to learn about butterflies. Guests are also invited to take part in events and craft activities as scheduled.

10. The Emerson Lakeside Terrace
Overlooking the Butterfly Garden to the north and the reflecting pond to the south, the Emerson Lakeside Terrace is a multi-use patio that hosts weddings, receptions, corporate dinners, black-tie fundraising events and anniversary celebrations. For information on private events at the Butterfly House call (636) 733-2339.

11. Butterfly Garden
Our outdoor Butterfly Garden is a "backyard" demonstration garden. Plants were carefully selected to provide habitat for the animals in Faust Park and to serve as host plants for caterpillars and nectar sources for butterflies.

12. Monsanto Teaching Pavilion
The Monsanto Teaching Pavilion provides an outdoor classroom in the Garden.