Butterflies Alive

We are finding that with Summer here, our schedule is a bit less hectic and we are able to add some mid-week outings into the mix.  Poor Daddy was out of town on a business trip last week, but that gave brother, sister and I the perfect opportunity to meet up with Grandma and Grandpa for a day of fun.  We headed to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History specifically to see their new exhibit, Butterflies Alive.

What a beautiful exhibit! There are about 20 different types of butterflies flying around in this green house type structure, filled with flowers and waterfalls and benches and pathways...and you get to walk right into the middle of it all.  In fact, butterflies will even occasionally land on the people...Grandma had one in her hair for several minutes. The kids loved being so close to the butterflies, and I loved the beautiful surroundings.   

Event: Butterflies Alive Exhibit

Dates: Now through Sept 11, 2011

Cost:  Free with entrance to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.  Summer museum tickets cost $11 per adult; $8 per senior or teen; $7 for ages 3-12; Free for ages 2 and under  

Location: 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, California 93105

Parking: Free parking on site

More Info: http://www.sbnature.org/exhibitions/673.html