A photography reservation with MBHI allows you private access to the butterfly house and insectarium to take portrait photographs or video for weddings, graduations, birthdays, families, engagements, and other occasions.
Commercial photography (including but not limited to fashion, catalog, advertisement, and promotional photography) requires a commercial photography license.
You must make arrangements with a photographer independently, MBHI does not provide one.
Availability
Monday after 2:00 PM
Tuesday – Saturday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Sunday 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Photography reservations are limited to six (6) people, including photographer(s) and any persons required to enter the butterfly house or museum during your reservation.
All individuals must enter and exit the butterfly house as a group – we cannot accommodate late or individual arrivals.
An MBHI employee will be in the Butterfly House with you at all times, and will not count towards your six person limit.
Email sophiane@missoulabutterflyhouse.org to inquire about additional availability. Photography sessions cannot conflict with public access hours.
Pricing
Add-ons
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$50 butterfly release add-on
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$50 for 30 minutes of additional time (if available)
Photography Guidelines
- All set-up and clean-up must occur within your rental window.
- The Butterfly House is climate-controlled by an automated system. The timing of regulatory controls- including temperature, humidity, ventilation, and air movement- will not be adjusted to accommodate photo permits unless agreed upon beforehand. (Our heaters and fans can be loud, so please take this into consideration!)
- Removal and/or relocation of any plants, flowers, decorations, furniture, interpretive signage, and any other MBHI items is prohibited. Trees, walls, rocks, and other structures cannot be climbed, and plant beds may not be entered.
- The following items cannot be brought into the Butterfly House: real flowers, strollers, large bags (over 12”x12”), coats, backpacks, and car seat carriers. There are secure lockers where you can leave these items.
- Any props or decorations you would like to bring into the Butterfly House must be approved by MBHI staff. We reserve the right to prohibit items that we deem dangerous or harmful to the plants, animals, and systems in the Butterfly House.
- There is no guarantee that butterflies will land on you during your photography session, and handling of the butterflies by members of the public is not permitted.
- Clients and/or models must arrive fully prepared, including hair makeup, and styling. No dressing room will be available.