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  • Opens April 24 The Collectors: A Life in Lepidoptera Learn about the lives of passionate collectors of butterflies and moths.
  • Opens May 23 Butterflies Alive! The exhibit features a dazzling variety of butterflies, from local favorites to exotic tropical varieties.
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