The exhibits building is temporarily closed due to a large-scale expansion project. The Museum anticipates re-opening in 2026.
Interested in attracting butterflies to your property? We host big semiannual outdoor sales with more than 100 species of native, nectar, and host plants as well as accent plants for purchase.
2025 Spring Plant Sale
Discover which pollinator species you can attract and learn about the butterfly-friendly plants that work best in your landscape. Accent, host, native and nectar plants are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit. This year, our spring sale will be ONE DAY ONLY! Learn more
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- Browse a searchable full list of plants we have sold in the past for light/water requirements, nectar values and more.
- Florida’s Wildflowers & Butterflies – Learn about the 50 most common native wildflowers and butterflies in Florida.
- Subscribe to our Butterfly Plant Sale email alert list.
- Download butterfly brochures for your region.
Help close the gap between urban students and nature
The Florida Museum of Natural History is raising funds and accepting plant donations for butterfly gardens in area schools.
The Butterfly Garden program brings Florida Museum educators and scientists to Alachua County schools, community centers and afterschool programs to plant butterfly gardens and conduct workshops on pollinators and insects.
Read more about this program or donate today! Donations may be made online, by visiting the Florida Museum’s plant sale or by calling the Museum Collectors Shop, 352-273-2041.