graphic of fish underwater

National Fossil Day

Join us for a colossal fossil festival as we honor National Fossil Day in a big way! Meet the paleontologists … Continue

child and adult talking over a microscope at a public event in a museum space

Viva Museum

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Museum and the Gainesville Latino Film Festival! Explore the culture of Latin America … Continue

frog in hand

Pop-up Museum: Frogs!

Join us as we venture outside our walls and bring the Museum to you! This themed event features hands-on activities … Continue

flower buds

Fascination of Plants Day

We love plants! Join us for the fourth international Fascination of Plants Day. From one little seed, many green lives can arise – … Continue

Air potato leaf beetle. Photo by Eric Zamora

Scavenger Hunt & Bug Zoo

The University of Florida’s annual Bug Week will feature a fun-for-all-ages, FREE scavenger hunt at the Museum! Teams will be … Continue

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Discovery Zone

Join the Museum in welcoming its new permanent exhibit: Beverly and Jon Thompson Discovery Zone Explore, observe, study, pretend and … Continue