Into the Glass House

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is proud to welcome the 25th year of the Fred & Dorothy Fichter Butterflies Are Blooming. This year, over 60 species of butterflies from Asia, Africa, and Central & South America, will take flight in the warm, lush environment of the Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory.

The 19th century was an era of discovery. This year’s theme will highlight horticulture displays, butterflies, moths and caterpillars in and under glass. Offering a look into the history of how Dr. Nathaniel Ward pursued a discovery of keeping plants in miniature green houses, which he named fern houses, and which are now known as Wardian cases or terrariums. Learn more about the Wardian case and terrariums from miniature to five stories tall.

Returning this year:

Open late nights! Come out and join us for extended hours during Spring Break.

We will be open from 9 am to 9 pm Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10.