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Jaret Daniels, director of the museum's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, releases native butterflies.

13th annual ButterflyFest set for Saturday, Oct. 13

Sep 20, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History invites visitors to celebrate wings, wildlife and biodiversity during its 13th … Continue

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Look out for adults-only events this fall

Sep 13, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — For adults who love feeling like a kid again, the Florida Museum of Natural History is hosting … Continue

Seven animatronic figures bring the Permian Period to life and let guests see and hear from some of its most distinguished creatures, like this Titanophoneus, in the “Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs” exhibit, on display at the Florida Museum in Gainesville Sept. 29, 2018-May 5, 2019. ©Photo courtesy of Gondwana Studios

‘Permian Monsters’ exhibit opens Sept. 29 featuring free activities

Sep 7, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can discover what Earth was like before the arrival of dinosaurs and mammals in the Florida … Continue

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Sixth annual ‘Viva Museum!’ on Sept. 15

Aug 29, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have the opportunity to celebrate South American culture at the … Continue

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Montbrook gallery now open in ‘Florida Fossils’ exhibit

Jun 29, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s “Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land” exhibit now features a … Continue

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‘Creative B’ movie series starts July 6 with ‘The Dark Knight’

Jun 7, 2018

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

See how balls of clay are turned into works of art in the “Wondrous Creatures” showcase. ©Photo courtesy of Ariel Bowman

‘Wondrous Creatures: Where Science and Art Intersect’ gallery showcase offers surreal look at past

May 25, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors can take a surreal look at animals of the past in … Continue

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Active military, families receive free admission through Sept. 3

May 16, 2018

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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‘Masters of the Night’ featured exhibit opens May 19

May 8, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Learn the difference between myth and fact in the Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibit “Masters … Continue

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Brownie, Junior Girl Scout citizen science program set for May 11

Apr 17, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Girl Scouts are invited to participate in a night of exploration at the Florida Museum of Natural … Continue

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