Due to COVID-19, the Florida Museum’s guided trips have been cancelled. Reinstatement of guided trips will be assessed at a later date. Self-guided trips inside the Museum are still available.
Bring a group of 10 or more adults (maximum 40) to the Museum and enjoy discounted admission to fee-based exhibits.
Self-Guided Visit Options
Groups that prefer independent exploration of the Museum may self-guide without the benefit of docents or staff. Three-week advance reservations are recommended. (Two weeks notice required.)
Self-Guided
Price Per Person
AvailabIlity
Museum Exhibits
Free
Ongoing
Butterfly Rainforest
$11
Ongoing
Survival of the Slowest
$8.50
1/25/2021 – 9/10/2021
Slowest + Butterfly Rainforest Best Value!
$19
1/25/2021 – 9/10/2021
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/person.
Explore the Survival of the Slowest exhibit at your own pace without accompanying docents or staff. $8.50/person.Available Jan. 25, 2021-Sept. 10, 2021
Explore the Butterfly Rainforest and Survival of the Slowest exhibit at your own pace without accompanying docents or staff. $19/person.Available Jan. 25, 2021-Sept. 10, 2021
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.