Mackinac Island's Original and Only Butterfly House and Insect Museum

The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House is the first of it's kind in Michigan, and the third oldest LIVE butterfly exhibit in the United States. The world renowned facility has 1800 sq ft of tropical garden filled with hundreds of live butterflies from4 continents.

Visit this fairy tale garden where beautiful butterflies of every imaginable size and color "dance" to classical music and the sound of falling water, fluttering and lighting on fragrant blossoms and the enchanting  waterfall that centers the garden.

After a relaxing visit with the butterflies take some time to check out "Insect World", where you will be amazed at the size of the insects that live in the tropical regions of the world.  On display are 14" walking sticks and 6" centipedes, along with giant beetles and spiders.

The current record setter for the worlds "heaviest bug" is also found here.    

"Kids" of all ages will love the interactive displays and our "Nature Pond" filled with fish, turtles, and toads.

Learn  how the rise of the butterfly industry has transformed the lives  of farmers in the rainforests of the world.  Read about how it has contributed to the economy while not damaging the environment.

The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House and Insect World exhibit is  THE attraction to see on Mackinac Island every summer.  So don't be left out of the fun!  Join the thousands of visitors that take their turn enjoying this marvelous exhibit every season.

Our Visitors Tell Us We're The "Best Family Value on the Island."

Truly A "MUST SEE" family experience!