Butterfly Museum

A museum which houses varieties of butterflies, from different parts of the region, this privately owned museum is a treat for those who are visiting Shillong for the first time. Owned and managed by Wankhar, Riatsamthiah, this museum is filled with colours, quite literally. The museum also takes up various programmes to preserve and conserve various species of butterflies and moths. Butterflies are even cultivated for commercial purposes, making sure the ecological balance is maintained. An experience that will stay with you in the years to come, make sure to keep some time for a visit to this amazing museum.

A museum which houses varieties of butterflies, from different parts of the region, this privately owned museum is a treat for those who are visiting Shillong for the first time. Owned and managed by Wankhar, Riatsamthiah, this museum is filled with colours, quite literally. The museum also takes up various programmes to preserve and conserve various species of butterflies and moths. Butte...more

A museum which houses varieties of butterflies, from different parts of the region, this privately owned museum is a treat for those who are visiting Shillong for the first time. Owned and managed by Wankhar, Riatsamthiah, this museum is filled with colours, quite literally. The museum also takes up various programmes to preserve and conserve various species of butterflies and moths. Butte...more