Museum
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
13 locals recommend
Location
Eastern Parade
Southsea, England
Tips from locals
A charming award winning museum aimed at children. Near Canoe Lake which is also a hit with the young.
BUTTERFLIES ON YOUR SHOULDER. May to September. Following extensive redevelopment, The Butterfly House is now open! We have a huge array of neo-tropical butterflies, including swallowtails, morphos and owl butterflies. There is also the puparium where pupae are kept during their metamorphosis. The butterflies aren't the only thing to see, though, as there is a host of plant life within the greenhouse, including orchids, jasmine, banana, lemon trees and lantana. These aren't there to look pretty, however, but provide much-needed shade for the butterflies and food for the caterpillars. They've even become places for the happy butterflies to lay their eggs. Please note: butterfly season is May - September.
BUTTERFLIES ON YOUR SHOULDER. May to September. Following extensive redevelopment, The Butterfly House is now open! We have a huge array of neo-tropical butterflies, including swallowtails, morphos and owl butterflies. There is also the puparium where pupae are kept during their metamorphosis. The…