Butterfly Museum

Also known as Entomological Museum, Butterfly Museum in Shillong is one of the most popular tourist attractions of the city. The Butterfly Museum is the only known museum in India that is dedicated to moths and butterflies. Situated on the Riatsamthiah Jaiaw, near Christian Academy School, the museum houses an extensive collection of vibrant butterflies, moths, beetles, and other insects. The museum also cultivates butterflies for commercial purposes. The Butterfly Museum is owned and managed by Wankhar, Riatsamthiah who also organizes regular programs for the conservation of the moths and butterflies. Apart from preserving many rare species of butterflies and moths, the museum is also known for providing a rare insight into the life cycle of these fragile species. A visit to this museum would surely be a memorable one for people of all age groups.