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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

Plant sale March 24-26 features new native, pollinator-friendly species

Mar 17, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host its spring plant sale March 24-25 from 10 a.m. … Continue

Dig into geology at 11th annual ‘Can You Dig It?’ March 18

Mar 3, 2017

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

Elegance of Science art contest winners to be honored March 21

Mar 2, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The winning entries in this year’s Elegance of Science art contest — ranging from a mosquito carrying … Continue

Summer, field camp registration begins March 15

Mar 1, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History invites students to dive into the sciences during summer and field … Continue

Florida Museum to host 40th annual herpetological conference

Feb 20, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Snake, frog, turtle and lizard enthusiasts from around the world will gather at the Florida Museum of … Continue

Museum to mark 100th anniversary with gala, new exhibits and more

Feb 14, 2017

The Florida Museum of Natural History is celebrating its 100-year anniversary as the official state natural history museum with a … Continue

Check out new adults-only events this spring

Feb 9, 2017

For adults who’ve always wished they could attend science camps and programs normally offered to students—now’s your chance. The Florida … Continue

Celebrate new exhibit with ‘Froggy 5K’ race Feb. 11

Jan 19, 2017

The Florida Museum of Natural History will hold its first 5K race on Feb. 11 to help celebrate the opening … Continue

See vast personal collections at 38th Collectors Day Jan. 21

Dec 28, 2016

Collectors from across the region will share their personal treasures with Florida Museum of Natural History visitors during the 38th … Continue

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