Exploring the little things that run the world.
With a tropical greenhouse filled with butterflies from around the world and an exhibit area featuring a wide array of insects, arachnids, millipedes, centipedes, and crustaceans, the Missoula Butterfly House and Insectarium provides a truly unique Montana experience. Whether you’re looking for a memorable and powerful learning opportunity for yourself or your entire family, we’ve got something for visitors of all ages. Come get your bug on!
Butterfly License Plate
Thanks to the incredibly talented Courtney Blazon, you can now add some butterfly flair to your vehicle. For an extra $20 added to your annual registration, you can spread a bit of butterfly love. All proceeds go to support our education programs, amazing critters, and our new facility. Contact us for more information or visit your County Treasurer’s office to get yours today!
Notes From the Lab
Notes from the Lab: New Year, New Bugs
On an early December morning, while camping on the grounds of the historic Binna Burra lodge, an ecotourism lodge located just outside the Woonoongoora Lamington National Park in tropical North…
Insects in Folklore: The Mantis Hunts the Cicada
With Christmas in the rearview, it’s time to set our resolutions and prepare for the New Year ahead. Insects are the lasting representation of rebirth and renewal in cultures across…
Notes from the Lab: The Legend of the Christmas Spider
Christmas is just around the corner, so as part of our yearly tradition, we’re telling one of our favorite insect folktales: the Legend of the Christmas Spider. This Eastern European…
Notes from the Lab: Good Luck Out There
Did your toast land butter-side down this morning? For many, today’s ominous date invokes a sense of unease, throwing superstitious folks into a state of cautious awareness as they navigate…
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