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Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium Museum in Upper West Side

4.8 out of 5, 4 reviews

Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium in Upper West Side

The mood

Cultural, inspiring · best in the afternoon · good for small groups

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The story

A museum on the Upper West Side. Insider tip: Dress light for the Vivarium, since it runs warm inside.

The Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium is a gallery on the second floor of the Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History. It presents up to 80 species of butterflies among tropical plants kept at a warm, humid temperature. Visitors can also see a separate display of moths, a pupae incubator, and a digital microscope.

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Vibe
Cultural, Inspiring, Quiet
Best times
Afternoon
Group size
Solo, Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
Insider tip
Dress light for the Vivarium, since it runs warm inside.

The details at Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium

Setting
Indoors
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible restroom

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