Amenities and Accommodations

Sensory Amenities

Noise-canceling headphones and weighted vests are available upon request. Butterfly Pavilion also has a quiet area in our Colorado Backyard exhibit that guests are welcome to utilize at any point during their visit.

Sensory Friendly Afternoons

On the last Wednesday of every month, Butterfly Pavilion hosts Sensory Friendly Afternoons, where you can come experience our exhibits in a unique way that meets the needs of your family. With natural lighting, quiet tones, and limited admission, this event provides an enjoyable, low-key experience just for them. Each Sensory Friendly Afternoon offers guided interpretation in each exhibit, optional activity guides, and access to our playroom.

Sensory Friendly Afternoons admission begins at 3:00 pm, and the event lasts through 5:00 pm.

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Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs and strollers are always allowed for entry. Wheelchairs are available to rent at the front desk – rentals are free so long as we can hold onto a valid ID during use.

Animal Encounter Accommodations

Butterfly Pavilion offers daily animal encounter opportunities for all. If a guest cannot easily access these opportunities, please alert a staff member, and we can bring the animals to you.

Service Animals

Butterfly Pavilion welcomes service animals free of charge. However, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) recognizes only dogs or miniature horses as service animals; any other animal species must be turned away.

Service animals do not require identification or documentation, but they must always be under the handler’s control. Butterfly Pavilion may ask a handler to remove their service animal if it is disruptive, aggressive, or not housebroken.

Emotional Support or Therapy Animals will not be granted entry into the facility but are welcome to explore the outside gardens and open space. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their animals. Emotional support animals are defined as animals that provide comfort, support, and/or companionship, while a service animal is trained to perform a task related to specific medical emergencies to either avoid or lessen their impact.

All Gender Restroom

The all-gender restroom is located in Colorado Backyard exhibit.

First Aid

First Aid kits and AED machines are available on-site. Please alert staff immediately if you need medical attention. Butterfly Pavilion staff cannot dispense ingestible or topical medication to guests.

Discounted Tickets 

For online ticket reservations:

• SNAP/Museums for All: As part of the Museums for All program, Butterfly Pavilion now offers SNAP card holders admission online for $2 per person for up to 10 people. Butterfly Pavilion accepts valid SNAP, EBT, WIC, P-EBT, and cards from out-of-state.
  • Prior to entering, please bring your valid SNAP/EBT card with you. If you are unable to provide eligibility, you will be charged full price for entry.
• Westminster Resident: Residents of Westminster receive discounted admission online at $12 per adult.
  • Prior to entering, please bring a valid form of ID with your Westminster address listed on it. If you are unable to provide eligibility, you will be charged full price for entry.
• Military: Butterfly Pavilion offers $2 off an Adult General Admission ticket for enlisted/veteran military personnel only. Personnel must present their military/veteran ID to the front desk upon arrival, or they will be charged full price.
• AAA: Butterfly Pavilion offers $1 off Adult General Admission tickets for AAA cardholders only. Cardholders must present their AAA member card to the front desk upon arrival, or they will be charged full price.

For in-person ticket sales:

• SNAP/Museums for All: As part of the Museums for All program, Butterfly Pavilion now offers SNAP card holders admission in person for $3 per person for up to 10 people. Butterfly Pavilion accepts valid SNAP, EBT, WIC, P-EBT, and cards from out-of-state.
  • Prior to entering, please bring your valid SNAP/EBT card with you. If you are unable to provide eligibility, you will be charged full price for entry.
• Westminster Resident: Residents of Westminster receive discounted admission in person at $13 per adult.
  • Prior to entering, please bring a valid form of ID with your Westminster address listed on it. If you are unable to provide eligibility, you will be charged full price for entry.
• Library Pass: Butterfly Pavilion currently partners with over 20 different library districts to provide library patrons passes for free and reduced admission. Patrons must reserve these passes through their local library for use at Butterfly Pavilion. Library pass holders are not required to reserve tickets ahead of time, and passes must be redeemed in person on the printed date of use.
• Five by Five: The Five by Five program allows those enrolled admission for the student, along with one adult and up to five additional family members. The student must check in via QR code at the front desk and present the green “OK” screen to redeem their tickets.
• Growing Scientist: The Growing Scientist program allows cardholders free admission for up to 10 people. These tickets can only be accessed in person by presenting the Growing Scientist card to the front desk.
• Accessible Adult & Caretaker: Accessible Adult and Caretaker tickets are available to purchase at the front desk upon arrival. Accessible Adult tickets are applicable for incoming adult day groups and for adults with intellectual disabilities at $8 per person. Caretakers/Nurses coming in to facilitate the experience of these individuals are offered free admission.
• Free Passes: Guests may use free passes for General Admission by redeeming them in person at the front desk. Free passes may not be redeemed past their listed expiration date.

Parking Information

Butterfly Pavilion offers free onsite parking, including accessible parking, oversized spots for larger vehicles or trailers, and overflow parking. Parking onsite is limited – in the event that our main lot is full, Butterfly Pavilion guests are also welcome to utilize free offsite parking at the Westin Westminster or the Armed Forces Tribute Garden.

Westin Westminster Hotel walking route

Armed Forces Tribute Garden walking route

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Public Transit

Guests can take public transit to Butterfly Pavilion. The Denver and Boulder Station Flatiron Flyer stops are only a 15-minute walk away. These buses run about every 15 minutes Monday through Saturday, and every half hour on Sundays.

Eastbound Flatiron Flyer from Downtown Boulder – US 36 and Church Ranch Station, Gate A

Westbound Flatiron Flyer from Denver Union Station – US 36 and Church Ranch Station, Gate B Click here for the bus schedule.

US 36 and Church Ranch Station Gate A walking route

US 36 and Church Ranch Station Gate B walking route