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Anna Mavrodieva and Janelle Penas speaks with UF Students at the Florida Museum on the Go table

Teamwork at the pop-up: Swamp for the Springs with friends!

Mar 12, 2025

We had such a blast at our second Pop-Up Museum at the Marston Science Library here on campus at the … Continue

table set with bird about birds including bird specimens, nests, and eggs

We popped up with birds and bees at the library!

Feb 18, 2025

We were so excited for our first Pop-Up Museum at the Marston Science Library here on campus at the University … Continue

Educators and visitors exploring science displays and activities

Celebrating the Success of Girls Do Science 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Wow! What a day! In just 5 hours, we were able to welcome 1,300 visitors at this year’s Girls Do … Continue

beer tap handles

Black Witch Beer: Halloween at the brewery

Nov 15, 2024

Continuing their strong tradition of inspiring people to learn about butterfly conservation, our Daniels Lab team hosted a Halloween-themed beer … Continue

researcher shows young child items on display at the World Sea Turtle event

Celebrating Sea Turtle Conservation

Jun 18, 2024

On World Sea Turtle Day over 700 visitors joined us to learn about Florida sea turtles and what we can … Continue

A half-finished painting of a moth. Around the painting are painting suppliers and a mocktail drink

Creativity Flowed Like Water

May 16, 2024

Would anyone want to paint at the Museum after hours? In the wake of opening our newest permanent exhibit, Water … Continue

a large heron is standing in deep water and reflected on the glassy surface except the rings where its beak is splashing down

Water Shapes Florida Photo Challenge

Mar 11, 2024

To celebrate our new exhibit opening, we hosted the Water Shapes Florida Photo Challenge. It was designed to educate and … Continue

Male brown-throated three toed sloth.

Costa Rica Photography Workshop with the Florida Museum and Holbrook Travel

Mar 4, 2024

It’s pre-dawn. Your camera and lenses are packed, and you’ve pulled yourself out of bed before sunrise for early morning … Continue

person standing by panel and scren

Honoring the Past and Shaping the Future: Celebrating Black History Month

Feb 8, 2024

As we step into the month of February, the Florida Museum of Natural History commemorates Black History Month by spotlighting … Continue

Illustration of person standing in front of an ocean with various animals, including a fox, bird, snake, and butterflies.

Third annual ‘Black in Natural History Museums Week’ kicks off Oct. 15

Oct 13, 2023

The third annual Black in Natural History Museums week will take place Oct 15-21 with online and in-person events that … Continue

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