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Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 5 attractions in Westminster
Traveler Description: The first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo in the nation.
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Attraction type: Nature center, Science museum
Activities: Leisure education, Viewing wildlife
Address: 6252 W. 104th Ave. Westminster, CO 80020
Tel: 303-469-5441

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5 of 5 stars
FredPurdue 29 contributions
Seattle, Washington
Oct 28, 2008

Just off US 36 between Denver and Boulder, the Butterfly Museum is an attraction that's great for kids and adults. We liked the wide variety of butterflies that flutter about, even landing on your shoulder. Also enjoyed the learning exhibits in other rooms that featured insects, critters, and tidepool denizens. The staff is attentive when needed and well-educated on their... more

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2 of 5 stars
annabellesmom 1 contribution
austin, tx
Sep 24, 2007

This place is way overpriced for what you get to see. I have been to butterfly places in Costa Rica and in Houston, so maybe I'm biased, but it definitely didn't even come close to measuring up. We were also treated extremely rudely by an employee there. She made us feel like idiots. I would not recommend this place. more

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2 of 5 stars
AustinTriGuy 14 contributions
Austin, TX
Sep 21, 2007

If you've ever been to a REAL butterfly center, then don't waste your money on this one. However, if you've never been to anything of the sort, then this is probably worth the $8 a person to check it out. They advertise that you will spend 1 to 1.5 hours touring the center. We spent 45 minutes and that was... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Petaluma, CA
Mar 20, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We went with our kids and they loved it. We were looking for things to do in the area, and this is a good choice. We kept busy for a couple hours checking out the rainforest room and climbing on the giant honeycomb. Our 4 year-old even held a tarantula. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Mar 25, 2005
2/5 found this review helpful

I'm glad we can say we've been there but I won't go again. It's quite small (& expensive). The creepy crawly bug exhibits really scared our 8 yr old! The hands-on tide pool area is so very small - if more than a couple of people are viewing it, there is no room for you. The butterfly area is why... more

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Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center Address

6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, CO 80020
Tel: 303-469-5441