Free ‘Creative B’ movie series starts with ‘Things to Come’ July 7
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is offering extended hours and free film screenings every Friday in … Continued
Plant biologist Doug Soltis elected to National Academy of Sciences
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Plant biologist Doug Soltis has been elected a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, an … Continued
Mollusk graveyards are time machines to oceans’ pristine past
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Florida Museum of Natural History study shows that mollusk fossils provide a reliable measure of human-driven … Continued
Museum to mark 100th anniversary with gala, new exhibits and more
The Florida Museum of Natural History is celebrating its 100-year anniversary as the official state natural history museum with a … Continued
Global shark attacks drop to annual average in 2016
After 2015’s record-busting 98 shark attacks, calmer waters prevailed in 2016. The University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File reported … Continued
New ‘Frogs’ featured exhibit opens Jan. 28
Hop into the musical and multicolored world of anurans, commonly known as frogs and toads, and gain a new appreciation … Continued
‘Museums for All’ program strives to increase access for low-income visitors
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Beginning today, the Florida Museum of Natural History is offering reduced admission to low-income guests as part … Continued
Curator Bruce MacFadden named president-elect of Paleontological Society
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Florida Museum of Natural History curator has been selected to serve as president-elect of the Paleontological … Continued
‘Butterfly Rainforest’ exhibit to close at 4 p.m. through Oct. 6
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The “Butterfly Rainforest” exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History will close early at 4 p.m., … Continued
Map of Life named among 2016 best teaching, learning apps
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The American Association of School Libraries recently announced its 2016 list of the Best Apps for Teaching … Continued