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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

Director Doug Jones elected fellow of Paleontological Society

Oct 12, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History Director Douglas S. Jones has been elected a fellow of the Paleontological … 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

New 100th anniversary exhibit to open Saturday with free special activities

Sep 21, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have the opportunity to participate in special opening day activities … Continue

New 100th anniversary exhibit to open Sept. 23

Sep 8, 2017

Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have the opportunity to view some of the museum’s most treasured objects in … Continue

Duke Energy Foundation grant to fund pollinator research

Aug 3, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History recently received a Duke Energy Foundation grant for pollinator research related … Continue

Harry Lee, Bonnie Ogle named 2017 volunteers of year

Jul 12, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History recently recognized Harry G. Lee, M.D. and Bonnie T. Ogle as … Continue

Florida Museum to open new bark beetle gallery exhibit July 8

Jun 30, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will get a glimpse into the life of bark beetles in … Continue

New ‘Discovery Zone’ exhibit for young children to open July 17

Jun 28, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will open its new “Beverly and Jon Thompson Discovery Zone” July … 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

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