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‘Butterfly Rainforest’ exhibit to close at 4 p.m. through Oct. 6

Aug 16, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The “Butterfly Rainforest” exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History will close early at 4 p.m., … Continue

Free 'Creative B' movie series kicks off with 'Mothra' July 8

Jun 17, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer extended hours and free film screenings with panel discussions … Continue

New featured exhibit on ‘Wicked Plants’ opens May 14

Apr 20, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. —While the effects of marijuana, mushrooms and poison ivy are fairly well-known, many people may be surprised to … Continue

Science photo contest winners to be honored March 30

Mar 21, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The winning artists’ images ranging from nanoparticles to a Florida Harvester Ant will be recognized in an … Continue

Best-selling author Randy Wayne White to host Randell fundraiser Feb. 11

Jan 18, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s Randell Research Center in Pineland will hold a fundraiser featuring best-selling … Continue

Alachua County fourth-graders to receive free ‘First Colony’ exhibit tours

Sep 29, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Alachua County fourth-grade students have the opportunity to visit the Florida Museum of Natural History’s new featured … Continue

Museum sets date for 100-year anniversary gala in 2017

Sep 28, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will celebrate its 100-year anniversary as the state museum with a … Continue

FWC to launch 'Wings Over Florida' butterfly program Saturday during ButterflyFest

Sep 14, 2015

Media Advisory WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 19; 1 p.m. WHO: Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission … Continue

New exhibit challenges belief first Thanksgiving held in Jamestown

Aug 27, 2015

Photos available GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can discover the little-known history of the nation’s first enduring European settlement at the … Continue

New ‘Exploring Our World’ exhibit features research

Jul 3, 2015

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can learn about the importance of research and collections in a new exhibit now on display … Continue

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