Note: The Florida Museum is no longer offering guided group tours. Self-guided tours are still available: bring a group of 10 or more adults to the Museum and enjoy discounted admission to fee-based exhibits.
Self-Guided Visit Options
Groups can enjoy self-guided independent exploration of the Museum while receiving discounted admission. Three-week advance reservations are recommended. (Two weeks notice required.)
Note: If you booked a Field Trip for Science Up Close: Incredible Insects, Please contact Melissa Shields at mshields@floridamuseum.ufl.edu
Self-Guided
Price Per Person
AvailabIlity
Museum Exhibits
Free
Ongoing
Butterfly Rainforest
$11.50
Ongoing
Antarctic Dinosaurs
$8.50
10/7/2023 – 4/21/2024
Antarctic Dinosaurs + Butterfly Rainforest – Best Value
$19.00
10/7/2023 – 4/21/2024
Exhibit Options
Free admission year-round to all exhibits except the Butterfly Rainforest and special exhibit. Donations are accepted; suggested amount is $6. Admission donations help support the Museum’s exhibitions and education programs.
Explore the Butterfly Rainforest at your own pace without accompanying docents or staff. $11.50/person.
Explore the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit at your own pace without accompanying docents or staff. $8.50/person.Available Oct. 21, 2023 – Apr. 7,2024
Explore the Butterfly Rainforest and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit at your own pace without accompanying docents or staff. $19.00/person.Available Oct. 21, 2023 – Apr. 7,2024
Everything you need to know to make trip-planning easier.
No deposit required for reservations—final group count and full payment are due at time of arrival.
To receive the group discount, admission for all participants must be paid in one payment at check‐in.
If on the day of your scheduled visit there are less than 10 people in your group, you will be charged the regular admission rate.
Bus driver(s) admitted free.
We accept cash, American Express, Visa, MasterCard, or corporate/organizational checks made out to the University of Florida. No personal checks.
All prices are subject to change.
NO REFUNDS/EXCHANGES for inclement weather.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time.
Group rates are valid Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last entry into the Butterfly Rainforest is at 4:30 p.m.
All tickets are for that day only. Re-entry with Admission Sticker.
Groups with more than 20 participants will be divided into smaller groups of 5.
From the Museum parking lot, turn left/west on Hull Road and cross over SW 34th Street. Buses should park in back of the large UF Park & Ride lot to the right/north of the Hilton Conference Center. Do not park in the hotel parking lot.
Our outdoor, covered patio area has tables and seating for about 20 people. It is available on a first-come basis. Lunches and coolers can be placed under the covered area on the north side of the building.
Additional lunch seating is available near the Natural Area.
A variety of restaurant options are available at Butler Plaza, a retail complex under 2 miles driving distance from the Museum.