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Museum 360°: Early Native Peoples of Florida

Nov 12, 2021

Register now for a FREE 360° tour discussing the early Native people featured in the Museum’s exhibits. Then, go behind-the-scenes … Continue

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Museum in the Parks: Arthropods at Bolen Bluff

Sep 24, 2021

Get ready for some arachnid adventures and insect encounters and discover the fascinating diversity of the arthropods! Learn about this … Continue

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Museum in the Parks: Mushrooms at Sweetwater

Aug 23, 2021

Gear up for some fungal fun and discover the life that’s beneath your feet! Learn about mushrooms with a mycologist … Continue

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Museum in the Parks: Mammals at Paynes Prairie

Aug 23, 2021

Florida’s wildlife has more to offer than the gators in the water and the bugs in the air. Learn about … Continue

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Museum in the Parks: Plants at San Felasco

Dec 21, 2020

It’s easy to overlook plants sometimes, but once you get to know the species and how they work together to … Continue

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Museum in the Parks: Geology at Devil’s Millhopper

Dec 21, 2020

Florida has a unique geological history that is right beneath our feet! Learn about museum collections with one of our … Continue

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Museum in the Parks: Birds at Paynes Prairie

Dec 21, 2020

Many species of birds live in Florida, and many more migrate through our state seasonally. Learn about museum collections with … Continue

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Museum in the Parks: Herpetology at Paynes Prairie

Dec 20, 2020

It’s easy to identify an alligator here in Florida, but do you want to learn about snakes, lizards, frogs and … Continue

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NEA Big Read: Girls Do Science

Dec 1, 2020

Good books broaden our horizons and inspire new conversations, no matter where we are! Join the Florida Museum of Natural … Continue

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NEA Big Read Children’s Book Meetup: Finding Wonders

Dec 1, 2020

Good books broaden our horizons and inspire new conversations, no matter where we are! Join the Florida Museum of Natural … Continue

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