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Dig into geology at 12th annual ‘Can You Dig It?’ March 17

Feb 28, 2018

Editors note: A complete list of activities follows this release GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will … Continue

Dinosaurs left more than bones and teeth behind -- some of their droppings were also preserved. In this photo, a researcher displays fossilized theropod feces, known as a coprolite. Visitors to "The Scoop on Poop" exhibit can touch an 80-million-year-old fossilized turd, and see alligator coprolites from the Florida Museum collection. Photo courtesy of Robert Clark

Celebrate ‘The Scoop on Poop!’ exhibit Saturday, Feb. 10

Feb 5, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have an opportunity to get “The Scoop on Poop!” Saturday … Continue

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Celebrate new ‘Poop’ exhibit with ‘Watch Your Step!’ 5K race Feb. 10

Jan 9, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will hold its second annual 5K race on Feb. 10 to … Continue

Collectors Day 2017

Museum to host 39th Collectors Day Jan. 20, 2018

Dec 14, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Collectors from across the region will share their personal treasures with Florida Museum of Natural History visitors … Continue

‘Tree of Life’ events celebrate Earth’s biodiversity with digital art

Nov 6, 2017

University of Florida scientists have teamed up with acclaimed artists to create two multimedia art pieces about the connections between … Continue

Employees, students encouraged to enter UF art competition

Oct 25, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students, staff and faculty have until Dec. 20 to enter the seventh Elegance of … Continue

PBS ‘Ready Jet Go!’ NASA astrophysicist to speak at ‘Starry Night’ event Oct. 27

Oct 13, 2017

Editors note: A complete list of activities follows this release GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History invites … Continue

Celebrate nature with 12th annual ButterflyFest Oct. 8

Sep 21, 2017

Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have the opportunity to discover the significant role butterflies and other pollinators have … Continue

Free ‘Creative B’ movie series starts with ‘Things to Come’ July 7

Jun 9, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is offering extended hours and free film screenings every Friday in … Continue

Active military, families receive free admission through Sept. 4

May 24, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer free admission to all fee-based exhibits from Memorial Day … Continue

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