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Florida Museum’s new permanent water exhibit features glass-bottom-boat experience, refurbished cave

Feb 19, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Go with the flow in the Florida Museum of Natural History’s new permanent exhibit, “Water Shapes Florida,” … Continue

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Engage in fun activities with local scientists at Florida Museum’s Girls Do Science event

Feb 6, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Science lovers are invited to attend the free Girls Do Science event at the Florida Museum of … Continue

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Embark on an adventure with the Florida Museum and Digital Worlds Institute movie premiere

Jan 17, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Lights, camera, action! The Florida Museum of Natural History and Digital Worlds Institute invite the public to … Continue

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Florida Museum focuses efforts to create safe space for autistic community

Nov 16, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Crowded, noisy environments, like zoos and museums, can be stressful and make it difficult for some people … Continue

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Dance in support of Florida Museum’s student researchers

Aug 24, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the Florida Museum of Natural History’s first silent … Continue

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Special beer and free plants await at Pollinator Palooza

Jun 12, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Flap your wings and join a party for pollinators at the Florida Museum of Natural History and … Continue

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Celebrate Earth Day at Florida Museum’s spring plant sale April 21-23

Apr 11, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Spring into the gardening season with some vibrant new plants. In celebration of Earth Day, the Florida … Continue

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Celebrate Florida Museum’s 15th ‘Can You Dig It?’ April 1

Mar 22, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dig deep and discover the world that lies beneath your feet at the Florida Museum of Natural … Continue

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Register for Florida Museum’s Ta-RUN-tula 5K March 4

Jan 24, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Ready, set, run! The Florida Museum of Natural History will be back again for its seventh annual … Continue

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Florida Museum shares tools of exploration with libraries in new backpack program

Oct 31, 2022

For the last two years, the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Museum in the Parks program brought children and families … Continue

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