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Buy Mounted Butterflies
Discover over 350 species of mounted butterflies, carefully prepared and available for purchase directly in our webshop. Each butterfly is available in an exclusive handmade wooden frame or a double-glass frame, only found at De Museumwinkel.com.Butterflies in a Frame or Dome
You can admire your favorite butterfly in an exclusive wooden frame or a glass dome. In a frame, the details of the wings are beautifully highlighted and fit perfectly in a natural interior style. A dome gives the butterfly a unique, three-dimensional appearance and makes it a true eye-catcher.
Additionally, you can choose special presentations, ready to hang or display. Each butterfly becomes a centerpiece of your collection.
Real Butterflies, Safely Packed
All butterflies are carefully packed and shipped to ensure they arrive undamaged. Orders to the Netherlands and Belgium are delivered within one to two business days. International shipping is also available.
Do you have a special request or are you looking for a rare species? Feel free to contact us, we are happy to assist you.
Prepare Butterflies Yourself
Do you want to prepare butterflies yourself? In our webshop, you will also find unmounted butterflies and preparation supplies for education, research, or building your own collection.
This way, you can learn step by step about the fascinating world of butterflies and create your own unique collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the butterflies real?
Yes, all butterflies are real specimens from controlled and responsible breeders.
How are mounted butterflies prepared?
Mounted butterflies are carefully prepared by hand by our experienced preparators.
Each butterfly is first dried. In order to shape it you have to moisturise it, after which legs, wings, and antennae are positioned correctly.
These entomological techniques ensure the butterfly retains its natural shape and color. During preparation, the butterfly is preserved so it remains beautiful for years.
Each butterfly is first dried. In order to shape it you have to moisturise it, after which legs, wings, and antennae are positioned correctly.
These entomological techniques ensure the butterfly retains its natural shape and color. During preparation, the butterfly is preserved so it remains beautiful for years.
How long do mounted butterflies last?
Mounted butterflies can last for many years, often decades, when properly stored.
It is important that they are professionally prepared and displayed in a dry place, out of direct sunlight.
With proper care, a mounted butterfly remains as beautiful as the day you purchased it, allowing you to build a long-lasting butterfly collection.
It is important that they are professionally prepared and displayed in a dry place, out of direct sunlight.
With proper care, a mounted butterfly remains as beautiful as the day you purchased it, allowing you to build a long-lasting butterfly collection.
How should I maintain or clean mounted butterflies?
Mounted butterflies require little maintenance. Store them in a dry place out of direct sunlight to prevent discoloration.
Butterflies in a frame, dome, or resin remain extra well-protected and are ideal for long-term display.
Butterflies in a frame, dome, or resin remain extra well-protected and are ideal for long-term display.
Are mounted butterflies legal to buy and own?
Yes, mounted butterflies are completely legal to buy and own.
We work exclusively with suppliers and breeders who operate according to international regulations, such as CITES.
All butterflies have died naturally and are ethically collected, so you can safely add a mounted butterfly to your collection.
We work exclusively with suppliers and breeders who operate according to international regulations, such as CITES.
All butterflies have died naturally and are ethically collected, so you can safely add a mounted butterfly to your collection.
Where do the mounted butterflies come from?
Our butterflies come from controlled and responsible breeders in South America, Africa, and Asia.
In these breeders, butterflies complete their full natural lifecycle: they are born, live, and die naturally. Only after natural death are they carefully mounted.
This approach contributes to conservation, biodiversity, and supports local communities that depend on this sustainable form of butterfly breeding.
In these breeders, butterflies complete their full natural lifecycle: they are born, live, and die naturally. Only after natural death are they carefully mounted.
This approach contributes to conservation, biodiversity, and supports local communities that depend on this sustainable form of butterfly breeding.
Are mounted butterflies suitable as gifts?
Yes, a mounted butterfly is a unique and original gift for nature lovers. Their beautiful colors and unique shapes make them ideal as decoration or collector’s items.
Do you have other questions or special requests? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help.