Today the [Florida Museum] is the largest university-based natural history museum in the country…the museum’s world class faculty and staff conduct cutting-edge research, they mentor the next generation of scientists, of conservationists, of archaeologists, and they inspire visitors to value the irreplaceable biodiversity of our planet.
— Dr. Douglas S. Jones
We are losing natural areas at an unprecedented rate…. The next 40 or 50 years may be the most crucial window in human history. The science that we do here at the Museum is fundamental to facing these challenges.
— Drs. Doug & Pam Soltis
More so than ever, it is important now to tell the story of what used to be here and how things have changed. More so than ever it is time to excite kids about science and biodiversity and life.
— Dr. David Blackburn