The museum's current exhibit is very unique since the butterflies do not receive any natural sunlight. Located inside the museum on its second floor, the butterflies receive light from special lighting inside a 1,000 square foot garden. Featured are 25 species of live butterflies native to Wisconsin and the rest of North America. Visitors may also observe the butterflies emerging in the transformation stations. Outside the garden are panels of specimens of butterflies and moths from the museum's world-renowned collections.
Brochures advise one to wear bright clothing, speak in whispers and to stand very still.
This causes many butterflies to land on the visitors much to their delight, creating a magical atmosphere. Activities are provided for the kids to enjoy that include art projects, storytelling and puppet shows. The butterflies are only one small part of the museum's collections. Another exhibit is a re-creation of a rain forest along with many other exhibits. Open daily from 9am-5pm.