Become a Member

Membership Levels

Bordered Patch $35
Individual Membership with the following benefits:
Free Admission to the National Butterfly Center for one year. *Free Admission to the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program. *10% discount on all purchases in the NBC Native Plant Nursery and the Chrysalis Gift Shop. *10% discount on program fees. Invitations to 'Members only' events.

Giant Swallowtail $60
Family Membership includes all benefits above, and covers admission for two adults and four dependent children residing at the same address.

Zebra Heliconian $100
Family Plus Membership includes all benefits above, and free admission for up to two guests per visit. Membership at this level supports the mission of the National Butterfly Center.

Red-bordered Pixie $250
Executive Membership includes all benefits above, plus invitations to tours and special events. Membership at this level supports operation of the National Butterfly Center.

Malachite $500
Patron Membership includes all benefits above, plus first notification of the availability of rare native plants. Membership at this level supports development of the National Butterfly Center's gardens and programs.

Mexican Bluewing $1,000
Guardian Membership includes all benefits above, plus passes for special guests, upon request, and invitation to exclusive events benefiting the National Butterfly Center. Membership at this level supports the advancement of our education and conservation goals, and growth of the National Butterfly Center.

All contributions to this 501(c)(3) nonprofit are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

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Join the National Butterfly Center

kids-butterfliesYou can become a Friend of the Butterflies by joining the NBC today! Your annual dues to this member-supported nonprofit project contribute to our continued operation and advance our conservation mission.

Membership benefits, by membership level, are listed below. Please complete your membership application online, or download the membership form, fill it out, and mail it to the address below.

Members of the National Butterfly Center have the added benefit of belonging to the American Horticultural Society's Reciprocal Admission Program. This program provides members of one organization, like ours, access to FREE or REDUCED ADMISSION to hundreds of other botanical gardens, zoos, parks and special collections across the country! For a full list of reciprocal organizations, download the list.

Thank you for supporting our work!

National Butterfly Center
3333 Butterfly Park Drive
Mission, TX 78572
956-583-5400

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Hours of Operation

Open 7 Days a Week 
8:00am - 5:00pm

Weather Permitting

Closed Easter Sunday

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3333 Butterfly Park Drive
Mission, TX 78572
956-583-5400
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GPS Coordinates:
26.180243 -98.364973

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