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‘Amazing Pollinators’ exhibit to open Jan. 25, 2020

Dec 5, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can “get their game on” and transform into bees, bats and … Continue

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New gallery exhibit highlights benefits of eating insects

Nov 22, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Learn about the mouthwatering world of insect consumption in the Florida Museum of Natural History’s new gallery … Continue

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‘Gorillas in the Mist: Dian Fossey’s Legacy’ gallery exhibit now open

Jul 23, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can take an up-close look at mountain gorillas in the new … Continue

Climate and Culture

New gallery exhibit highlights effects of climate change on cultural sites

May 7, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can learn about climate change and its effects on global landmarks … Continue

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‘Crocs’ exhibit opening May 18 features live reptiles

Apr 30, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can learn about the original gator nation in the new “Crocs: … Continue

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SciArt Showcase to open in Santa Fe College Art Gallery Feb. 8

Jan 28, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History and Santa Fe College Art Gallery are partnering to open Santa … Continue

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‘Whale People: Protectors of the Sea’ exhibition highlights plight of killer whales

Nov 30, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can learn about native peoples of the Pacific Northwest and killer … Continue

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‘Trashformations’ art competition award ceremony set for Nov. 30

Nov 14, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Alachua County middle school, high school and college students are invited to get creative and turn “waste” … Continue

Todd McGrain sculpted each cast-bronze statue. The process of creating and installing the statues took about 10 years. ©Photo courtesy of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

‘The Lost Bird Project’ to roost in front of Powell Hall

Oct 22, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sculptures cast in bronze of the extinct Carolina Parakeet, Great Auk, Heath Hen, Labrador Duck and Passenger … Continue

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Large bird statues to be installed outside Florida Museum Oct. 22

Oct 16, 2018

MEDIA ADVISORY WHEN: Monday, Oct. 22; 1 p.m. WHAT: “The Lost Bird Project” exhibit creator Todd McGrain and others will … Continue

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