Opening Reception for "Portals" May 25


Bright colors and bold patterns redefine nature in Texas Discovery Gardens’ latest exhibition. Large scale acrylics and monotypes by Jackie MacLelland feature alternative perspectives. Ceramic birds and printed columns are also on display.

This exhibition in Texas Discovery Gardens’ gallery is curated by Janet Reynolds.

Opening Reception: 4 pm to 6 pm Saturday, May 25, 2013. Free admission for visitors attending the reception.

Runs: May 25, 2013 through Aug. 16, 2013. Texas Discovery Gardens admission applies. $8/adults, $6/ages 60+, and $4/ages 3 to 11. Free for members or on Tuesdays (butterfly house admission regular price). See details and an Artist Statement.

Fun for the whole family

Caterpillar watchingStories and More! First Thursday of every month from 11 am – 12:30 pm. Join our butterflies for story time! Make crafts, read a book, meet some special friends and enjoy snacks! Geared for the under-five/stroller crowd. Pricing/details here!

Crafty Mondays Every Monday from 10:30 am to noon. Enjoy nature-themed crafts with your children every Monday. Included with admission.

Butterfly House Discovery Tour First Saturday of every month at 11 am. Join entomologist John Watts for a family friendly guided tour of the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium. Included with admission.

Garden Explorers Walk Second Saturdays from March through September at 11 am. Get out in the garden on this family friendly guided walk! Search for squirrels’ nests, hungry caterpillars, frogs and butterflies. Included with admission.

Daily Butterfly Release Demonstrations

Daily Butterfly Release at Noon

Join us as we release newly-emerged butterflies each day at noon into the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House & Insectarium.

You'll get to meet knowledgeable staff who can answer your bug and botany questions! Did you know butterflies taste with their feet?

You can support Texas Discovery Gardens

It's easy to support the Gardens with a membership, by volunteering your time, or by bringing friends and family down to see the butterflies!

See the Gardens!

Discovering butterfliesBook your group tour or your school group now!

Located at historic Fair Park in Dallas, Texas Discovery Gardens is a year-round organic urban oasis filled with natural wonders for visitors of all ages.

Our 7.5 acres includes the Rosine Smith Sammons Butterfly House and Insectarium. Meander down our canopy walkway as you see hundreds of free-flying tropical butterflies and our collection of tropical plants.

Texas Discovery Gardens is a non-profit educational organization supported, in part, by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department.

Bring the Gardens home! See our calendar for family-friendly garden walks, interactive workshops on organic gardening, and entertainment in the Gardens. Learn more

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