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New gallery exhibit highlights benefits of eating insects

Nov 22, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Learn about the mouthwatering world of insect consumption in the Florida Museum of Natural History’s new gallery … Continue

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Explore the cosmos at free ‘Starry Night’ event Nov. 8

Oct 30, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can enjoy an evening of free stargazing and science at the … Continue

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Bronia Lowenstein establishes education endowment for docents

Oct 10, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Former school teacher Bronia Lowenstein, who has volunteered at the Florida Museum of Natural History more than … Continue

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‘Trashformations’ student art competition applications now open

Oct 9, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — It’s time for Alachua County middle school, high school and college students to get creative and turn … Continue

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14th annual ButterflyFest set for Saturday, Oct. 12

Sep 27, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History invites visitors to celebrate wings, wildlife and biodiversity during its 14th … Continue

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‘A Celebration of the Life of Alexander von Humboldt’ to be held Oct. 6 at Phillips Center

Jul 31, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is hosting “A Celebration of the Life of Alexander von Humboldt” … Continue

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‘Gorillas in the Mist: Dian Fossey’s Legacy’ gallery exhibit now open

Jul 23, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can take an up-close look at mountain gorillas in the new … Continue

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Florida teachers, UF scientists partner to develop science lesson plans July 7-12

Jul 1, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — K-12 science teachers from across Florida will spend four days this summer in a University of Florida … Continue

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‘Creative B’ movie series kicks off July 5 with ‘Ever After: A Cinderella Story’

Jun 13, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can enjoy extended hours and free film screenings every Friday in … Continue

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Lactation room now open inside ‘Discovery Zone’ exhibit

May 21, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mothers visiting the Florida Museum of Natural History can now nurse their children in a new lactation … Continue

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