NC Museum of Life and Science
blue morpho
The Museum of Life and Science in Durham features an array of hands-on exhibits intended to illustrate concepts of natural science. One of the highlights of the museum is Magic Wings Butterfly House. During the month of July the Butterfly House will turn blue with a month-long release of over one thousand Blue Morpho butterflies from July 1–31, 2013.
One of the largest butterfly houses in the Southeast, Magic Wings Butterfly House brings visitors into intimate contact with over a 100 different species of exotic butterflies in a tropical indoor environment. Each day this July, guests will have the special opportunity to witness new Blue Morpho butterflies released into the conservatory as part of free daily programs. “So many Blue Morphos gliding through our conservatory will be a fantastic sight,” remarked Butterfly House Director, Ulrich Hartmond. “These butterflies are normally only spotted in the tropical jungles of South and Central America, but guests will be able to experience a massive number of these giant blue butterflies right here in Durham.”
The exhibit, A Thousand New Blue Morpho Butterflies, will be open each day in July from 10am until 5pm. Daily butterfly releases will happen Mondays through Saturdays at 11:00am and 3:00pm and on Sundays at 3:00pm. The Magic Wings Butterfly House is free with museum admission. Admission is $14 for adults, $11 for seniors (age 65+) and active military with ID and $10 for children ages 3-12. The museum’s summer hours are Monday-Saturday: 10am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm
The Museum of Life and Science is creating a place of lifelong learning where people, from young child to senior citizen, embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community and their world.
Museum of Life + Science 433 West Murray Avenue Durham, NC 27704 (919) 220-5429
