The Butterfly House at Churchville Nature Center

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The Butterfly House at Churchville Nature Center We are a native butterfly house and botanical garden in Bucks County, Pennsylvania that focuses on education. Hours: 11-3 Tuesday-Sunday July to September.

We only breed native butterflies through a Catch-Breed-Release Program. Last tickets sold at 2:30. Our 2023 Season will run July 1st to September 23rd, with standard hours of operation running 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Current FoCNC Members gain free access to the exhibit. There is a fee for non-members to help us support the program and our butterfly rearing projects. Location: Churchville Nature Center,
501 N. Churchville Lane, Churchville, PC 18966

The nature center's visitor center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm. Trails, Wildflower Garden and Natural Playground are open from sun up to sundown daily.

10/25/2026

For more than 62 years, Churchville Nature Center has been a reliable source of solace, natural beauty and discovery in a world that can be stressful and chaotic. These are “the fruits we bear.” People have visited here for 3 generations to learn about and enjoy nature together. The evidence from visitors who have “grown up and older” with us can be heard in their comments:
- "I came here with my parents when I was a kid, and now I bring my own!”
- "We met here with our grandsons and became friends, then began meeting here weekly - for years.”
- "I grew up here, brought my kids here, and now I bring the grandkids. It saves us.”

If you also appreciate “the fruits we bear,” please support this good work during our 2026 Annual Appeal. Your donation of $25 or more can be made quickly and securely online by going to: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/pl0o71

THANK YOU!

09/15/2026
09/12/2026

The Monarch Bon Voyage Party is full today. Please note that we cannot take Walk-Ins for today.

09/10/2026
The Butterfly House will be temporarily closed today September 4th from 12-12:30.
09/04/2026

The Butterfly House will be temporarily closed today September 4th from 12-12:30.

Just 2 weeks away! Are you coming?
08/29/2026

Just 2 weeks away! Are you coming?

The Butterfly House and Botanical Gardens will be closed for the remainder of the day today August 27. Stay dry! 🦋
08/27/2026

The Butterfly House and Botanical Gardens will be closed for the remainder of the day today August 27.

Stay dry! 🦋

The Butterfly House is CLOSED today - Thursday, 8/27 - due to inclement weather. Churchville Nature Center is open until...
08/27/2026

The Butterfly House is CLOSED today - Thursday, 8/27 - due to inclement weather. Churchville Nature Center is open until 5 PM. Come visit!

The newest addition to the house! Come by this week to see this beautiful Giant Swallowtail in the house this week. The ...
08/24/2026

The newest addition to the house! Come by this week to see this beautiful Giant Swallowtail in the house this week. The house is open 11am-3pm Tues-Sun with the last tickets sold at 2:30pm.

Fun Fact: The giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) is the largest butterfly in North America.

Thank you Alan!
08/19/2026

Thank you Alan!

Address

501 Churchville Lane
Southampton, PA
18966

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 3pm
Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+12153574005

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