New ‘Discovery Zone’ exhibit for young children to open July 17
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will open its new “Beverly and Jon Thompson Discovery Zone” July … Continue
Museum to mark 100th anniversary with gala, new exhibits and more
The Florida Museum of Natural History is celebrating its 100-year anniversary as the official state natural history museum with a … Continue
Celebrate new exhibit with ‘Froggy 5K’ race Feb. 11
The Florida Museum of Natural History will hold its first 5K race on Feb. 11 to help celebrate the opening … Continue
New ‘Frogs’ featured exhibit opens Jan. 28
Hop into the musical and multicolored world of anurans, commonly known as frogs and toads, and gain a new appreciation … Continue
‘Changing Climate and Our Health’ exhibit now open
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While most global warming headlines in mainstream media have focused on sea level rise, a new exhibit … Continue
Limited media access to ‘Wicked Plants’ author Amy Stewart this Saturday
MEDIA ADVISORY RSVP REQUIRED WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 5:30 p.m. WHO: New York Times best-selling author Amy Stewart is available for limited … Continue
‘Wicked Plants’ opening celebration May 14 features family activities
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have an opportunity to play an “animal murder mystery game” and … Continue
New ‘Crafting Ethnic Identity’ exhibit opens May 7
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can learn about how people with roots in pre-Hispanic cultures from South and Central America express … Continue
New featured exhibit on ‘Wicked Plants’ opens May 14
GAINESVILLE, Fla. —While the effects of marijuana, mushrooms and poison ivy are fairly well-known, many people may be surprised to … Continue
‘Passport’ gala Feb. 19 to benefit educational programs
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Prepare for an island-hopping adventure and join the Florida Museum of Natural History for its annual “Passport” … Continue