Museum to host 17th ‘Trashformations’ student recycled art competition
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Alachua County students will learn the value of repurposed waste during the 17th annual “Trashformations” student recycled … Continue
‘First Colony’ exhibit celebration features free opening day activities
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have the opportunity Saturday to participate in free opening day … Continue
Museum sets date for 100-year anniversary gala in 2017
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will celebrate its 100-year anniversary as the state museum with a … Continue
New exhibit challenges belief first Thanksgiving held in Jamestown
Photos available GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can discover the little-known history of the nation’s first enduring European settlement at the … Continue
New ‘Exploring Our World’ exhibit features research
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can learn about the importance of research and collections in a new exhibit now on display … Continue
Museum’s 2015 volunteers of year includes new student award winner
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History recently recognized its 2015 volunteers of the year, including a new … Continue
Brownie, Junior Girl Scout butterfly program set for May 1
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Girl Scouts are invited to participate in an evening exploration of butterflies and moths from around the … Continue
Earth Day event April 18 to feature geocaching activity
Pollinator plant sale April 17-19 includes early opening Sunday GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can experience the awe of nature during … Continue
‘Our Changing Climate: Past and Present’ now open
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can discover 70 million years of climate change on Earth in a new exhibit now open … Continue
‘T. rex Named Sue’ Jan. 24 opening features fossils, family fun with Ronald McDonald, UF mascots Albert & Alberta
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will celebrate the opening of its new featured exhibit “A T. … Continue