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New ‘Frogs’ featured exhibit opens Jan. 28

Dec 22, 2016

Hop into the musical and multicolored world of anurans, commonly known as frogs and toads, and gain a new appreciation … Continue

UF employees, students encouraged to enter scientific art competition

Nov 14, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida students, staff and faculty have until Dec. 20 to enter the sixth annual Elegance … Continue

‘Changing Climate and Our Health’ exhibit now open

Nov 1, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — While most global warming headlines in mainstream media have focused on sea level rise, a new exhibit … Continue

NASA scientist, PBS ‘Star Gazers’ to give presentation during free ‘Starry Night’ event Nov. 4

Oct 26, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have the opportunity to view the moon and planets with … Continue

Paleontologists seek volunteers to dig fossils at new Levy County site

Oct 21, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History paleontologists are recruiting volunteers to help excavate a recently discovered site in … Continue

UF Cultural Plaza festival features hands-on science, art activities

Oct 18, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History, Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida Performing Arts and Southwest … Continue

‘Museums for All’ program strives to increase access for low-income visitors

Oct 3, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Beginning today, the Florida Museum of Natural History is offering reduced admission to low-income guests as part … Continue

Celebrate wildlife during 11th annual ButterflyFest Oct. 1

Sep 9, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the significant role butterflies … Continue

‘Butterfly Rainforest’ exhibit to close at 4 p.m. through Oct. 6

Aug 16, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The “Butterfly Rainforest” exhibit at the Florida Museum of Natural History will close early at 4 p.m., … Continue

First ‘Murder Mystery at the Museum’ program set for Aug. 3

Jul 22, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will host its first murder mystery event Aug. 3 as part … Continue

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