{"id":194621,"date":"2026-03-07T10:53:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/194621\/"},"modified":"2026-03-07T10:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T10:53:29","slug":"visit-the-magic-of-butterflies-alive-at-science-spectrum-in-lubbock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/194621\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit The Magic Of Butterflies Alive At Science Spectrum In Lubbock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s always so delightful to spot a pretty butterfly, but when one lands on you? That&#8217;s pure magic. You can improve your odds, take photos, and learn so much about butterflies thanks to the Science Spectrum&#8217;s Butterflies Alive! exhibit, returning to Lubbock March 14th through June 28th.<\/p>\n<p>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kfmx.com\/outdoorsy-day-trips-from-lubbock\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top Day Trip Destinations For Outdoor Activities Near Lubbock<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Why Butterflies Alive Is So Special<\/p>\n<p>The sheer amount of free-flying butterflies in the exhibit will be beautiful to behold. From the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ScienceSpectrumMuseum\/posts\/pfbid0XuYDXWNPH6ubZeJnQuc3MvRTd6Uf96PkRBfWCucHEwmAuSSxExchJqyvb4sW4QMVl\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Science Spectrum<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>Butterflies Alive brings the magical experience of a wild butterfly encounter up close and personal, providing you and your family with the thrilling experience of being surrounded by not a single butterfly, but hundreds of butterflies and moths flying freely and closely. Contained within a nearly 3,000 square foot garden enclosure, flowering plants, trees, and ornate decorative features create an inspiring and mesmerizing atmosphere.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This is going to be the perfect event for families, friend groups, and dates- be ready to get those fantastic photos!<\/p>\n<p>Visitors will also get to peek into the\u00a0\u201cPupae Emergence House\u201d and see butterflies and moths emerge from their chrysalises. New butterflies and moths are added weekly, and there is a variety of species to see! Children and adults will also love the butterfly maze!<\/p>\n<p>Read More:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kfmx.com\/abc-pro-rodeo-2026\/?utm_source=tsmclip&amp;utm_medium=referral\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Join The Fun At The Lubbock ABC Pro Rodeo This April<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Flight Of The Butterflies At The Omni Theater<\/p>\n<p>Witness the majesty of one of the beautiful annual insect migrations- the journey of the Monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico, all on the completely immersive, enormous Omni screen!<\/p>\n<p>For showtimes and ticket prices for the exhibit and the film, head to the Science Spectrum&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/sciencespectrum.org\/event\/butterflies-alive\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Fastest Animal In Texas: Meet The Pronghorn &#8216;Antelope&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>While sometimes called an &#8220;antelope,&#8221; the pronghorn is the only species in its scientific family. Pronghorns are the fastest animal on land in Texas- reaching up to 60 miles per hour. They are also majestic, beautiful, and adorable creatures.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Renee Raven <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s always so delightful to spot a pretty butterfly, but when one lands on you? 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