Dugout canoes exhibit finds a new home at Silver River Museum
Dugout canoes have always fascinated people. There’s something about imagining yourself slipping quietly across the still water on a simple … Continued
Calusa fishing camp diorama
We recently posted some pictures on Instagram of the Calusa fishing camp diorama featured in our South Florida People & … Continued
‘Discovery Zone’ and augmented reality experience win SEMC awards
The Florida Museum of Natural History received two awards at the Southeastern Museums Conference 2018 Annual Awards Luncheon held in … Continued
Welcome Humphrey!
And the new whale’s name is… Humphrey For the Florida Museum’s 100th anniversary year in 2017, we rearticulated this male juvenile … Continued
The wonders of winter
As I am sure all of you are aware, last week was not kind to North Central Florida with freezing … Continued
Legend of the Hidden Pumpkin
A shorter Ramble comes at you on this most spooky of Tuesdays–Halloween! In the spirit of the season, Butterfly Rainforest … Continued
‘Zamia’ transplant more like Zumba workout
The Rambles returns after recovering and drying off from the hard work and adventures in island planting. As many know, … Continued
Opening the Discovery Zone
Opening the new permanent exhibit, the Discovery Zone, was only made possible by hundreds of people working together over the … Continued
Procilla Dreams
Of the more than 200 species of butterflies and moths that the “Butterfly Rainforest” displays, the best (in my humble … Continued
Pagoda Flower
Pagoda Flower, Clerodendrum paniculatum “Butterfly Rainforest” staff are often asked which plants best attract butterflies. While Pentas will be at … Continued