The Butterfly Farm Aruba
About This Museum
Tucked away in Aruba, The Butterfly Farm began as a passion project to create a living sanctuary, not just a display. Stepping inside is the real magic—you're immediately wrapped in the warm, humid air of a lush, recreated rainforest, with hundreds of butterflies drifting past your shoulders. It’s a quiet, almost ethereal experience, punctuated by the gentle trickle of water features and flashes of brilliant color from Blue Morphos or the delicate Owl butterfly. You quickly learn that every visit is unique because you're walking through the full life cycle, from tiny eggs on host plants to chrysalises shimmering in the emergence window.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the experience is the live emergence window where you can witness new butterflies drying their wings for their first flight. Keep an eye out for the stunning electric blue of the Morpho peleides and the intricate eye-spots on the Giant Owl butterflies, which are real crowd-pleasers.
Visitor Information
Guided tours run frequently, and your ticket is valid for your entire stay, so you can pop back in to see new arrivals—it's never the same place twice. Mornings are particularly lively as many butterflies emerge and are most active.
Architecture & Building
The main structure feels like a large, elegant greenhouse or conservatory, designed with soaring screens and netting to contain its fluttering residents while letting in the brilliant Aruban sunlight.
Contact & Location
Address: The Butterfly Farm, J.E. Irausquin Boulevard, Bubali, Aruba, Nederland
Phone: +297 586 3656
Website: Visit Website
