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ButterflyFest 2017

Despite the questionable Florida weather this year, well over 3,000 visitors came out on October 8 to celebrate our 12th … Continue

Gulf Fritillary Butterfly

2017 Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to our 2017 winner! This year the Florida Museum hosted its fifth ButterflyFest Facebook Photo Challenge! The challenge was … Continue

augmented reality butterfly seen through the libraries of life app.

Migration Märzen Beer

The Florida Museum and First Magnitude Brewing Co. released a specialty German-style lager called Migration Märzen. This take on the … Continue

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Miami Blue Bock Beer

Florida Museum researchers are leading conservation efforts for the Miami blue butterfly, once common throughout coastal southern Florida and now … Continue

2016 Winner, Jennifer Hew

2016 Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to our 2016 winner! This year the Florida Museum hosted its fourth ButterflyFest Facebook Photo Challenge! The challenge was … Continue

Schaus Stout beer in its custom beer glass sits on the bar top at First Magnitude Brewery

Schaus Stout

One of Florida’s most endangered butterfly species is the Schaus’ Swallowtail. Habitat loss and fragmentation over the past century have … Continue

2015 Winner, Jim Messer

2015 Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to our 2015 winner! This year the Florida Museum hosted its third ButterflyFest Facebook Photo Challenge! The challenge was … Continue

2014 Winner, Alexandra Klar

2014 Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to our 2014 winner! This year the Florida Museum hosted its second ButterflyFest Facebook Photo Challenge! The challenge was … Continue

2013 Photo Winner, David S. Horner

2013 Photo Contest Winner

Congratulations to our 2013 winner! This year the Florida Museum hosted its first ButterflyFest Facebook Photo Challenge! The challenge was … Continue