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Florida Museum hosts late-night shadow puppet art workshop Sunday

Jul 13, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Stay up late Sunday learning about nocturnal insects and making shadow puppets with the Florida Museum of … Continue

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Museum outreach soars to new heights across Alachua County 

Jul 7, 2026

The Florida Museum of Natural History’s outreach and educational programs expanded to engage a record-high number of nearly 5,000 children … Continue

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Sip and stroll down memory lane at Florida Museum’s Pollinator Palooza

Jun 22, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Native plants and frothy beers await at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Pollinator Palooza on June … Continue

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Spring awakens with the Florida Museum’s plant sale April 17, 18

Mar 23, 2026

GAINESVILLE Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s annual spring plant sale is back this April for two days … Continue

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Nature walks inspire family connection through outdoor learning

Feb 23, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Erika Dudley’s initial impression of the grassy picnic area behind the Florida Museum of Natural History included … Continue

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‘Bugs, Bones and Brews’ await at First Magnitude on Oct. 23

Oct 22, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Celebrate spooky season with the Florida Museum of Natural History at Bugs, Bones and Brews on Oct. … Continue

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Birders unite for Florida Museum bird banding event

Sep 23, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Get a closer look at feathered friends at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Early Bird Gets … Continue

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Florida Museum Fall Plant Sale returns Sept. 19 and 20

Sep 11, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Check out over 100 plant species at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s fall plant sale Friday, … Continue

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Florida Museum’s collections give first student tour in 20 years

Jul 8, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s Dickinson Hall, located at the heart of the University of Florida … Continue

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Discover family-friendly fun and scientific activities during Florida Museum’s camps

Jul 1, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dig into science and exploration at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Family Discovery Camps! These interactive, … Continue

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