Florida Museum members are invited for a rare look at our Special Collections Building. Normally closed to the public, this building houses the Museum’s expansive “wet” collections, including specimens from the Herpetology, Ichthyology, Invertebrate Zoology, Mammals and Ornithology divisions, along with the Digital Imaging Laboratory.

Go behind-the-scenes at this unique event and tour the Herpetology, Ichthyology and Invertebrate Zoology divisions, along with the Digital Imaging Laboratory, with the scientists who collect, curate and study these specimens.

Tour and more

Each 1-hour tour will highlight two labs in our Special Collections building which is located behind our exhibits building. You choose which tour to sign up for! Easy parking in the UF Cultural Plaza garage for this event.

Our Pop-Up Gift Shop will be out with a selection of your favorite items! This is a perfect time to get an early start on holiday shopping. Every purchase supports the Florida Museum.

Take a stroll through the UF Natural Area Teaching Lab (NATL), located adjacent to the Special Collections Building, and meet representatives from NATL to learn about Florida’s biodiversity.

Museum members event

This event is for Museum members only. Invitation and RSVP information are emailed to members.

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