Butterfly Gardening Tips from the Florida Museum
Attracting butterflies to your property is quite easy to do, and these beautiful pollinators may be enjoyed practically year-round simply … Continue
Accepting the greener challenge
Two years ago, the organizers for our “Trashformations” art contest asked if we could make the reception a zero waste … Continue
Collecting a fossil from the field
In August 2017, some Florida Museum scientists and paleontology volunteers went on a fossil hunting trip to Nebraska. Watch as … Continue
#MuseumSelfie Day 2018
Our 2018 #MuseumSelfie Day got off to a slow start here at the Florida Museum. But as soon as pictures … Continue
Holiday in the Field
We know our scientists work hard, so we make sure they have time off to relax, see family, and get … Continue
Kids Dig Fossils!
There is very big science happening at our Montbrook fossil dig site, and although we do have a great variety … Continue
‘Tree of Life’ events celebrate Earth’s biodiversity with digital art
University of Florida scientists teamed up with acclaimed artists to create two multimedia art pieces about the connections between all … Continue
Terror in Dickinson Hall lobby
Here in Dickinson Hall we’re quite used to seeing odd looking boxes arrive in our lobby. We have over 40 … Continue
International Sawfish Day 2017
In an effort to connect with the public about the quickly declining populations of sawfish worldwide, International Sawfish Day was … Continue
Kids help experts spot carved bone
Although our current exhibit “Rare, Beautiful & Fascinating” focuses on objects from our collections, we have dedicated space where visitors … Continue