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Smithsonian director, renowned illustrator coming to Florida Museum for book signing Feb. 20

Feb 12, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gear up for fossil fun at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s “Cruisin’ Deep Time” Talk and … Continue

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Engage in fun activities with local scientists at Florida Museum’s Girls Do Science event

Feb 4, 2025

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Science lovers are invited to attend the free Girls Do Science event at the Florida Museum of … Continue

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Florida Museum construction timeline rescheduled, now closing March 24, 2025

Dec 13, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s construction project has been restored to its original scope and funding … Continue

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Celebrate Hispanic heritage at Florida Museum’s ‘Viva Museum’

Sep 17, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Take salsa and bachata dance lessons while learning about the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx scientists at … Continue

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Florida Museum expanding, will be closing Jan. 6, 2025 for construction

Sep 6, 2024

Plans for the Powell Hall building expansion are ongoing. Please stay tuned to the Florida Museum’s Events and Exhibits News … Continue

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Florida Museum renovating exhibit galleries, pausing featured exhibits program

Aug 29, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is rejuvenating its exhibit galleries to upgrade components and technology and … Continue

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Dive into the beauty of local springs with new Florida Museum gallery

Aug 19, 2024

The Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest gallery exhibit uses 14 breathtaking photos of local springs to inspire and inform … Continue

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New Florida Museum gallery highlights state’s biodiversity, conservation

Jul 30, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s newest gallery exhibit uses 14 breathtaking photos of plants, animals, fossils … Continue

Darcie MacMahon, Florida Museum’s director of exhibits and public programs, announces retirement

Jun 18, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — After a decorated 35-year career at the Florida Museum of Natural History, Darcie MacMahon has announced her … Continue

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Scientific fun for all ages available at Florida Museum’s Family Discovery Camps

Jun 17, 2024

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Participate in scientific fun by attending one of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Family Discovery Camps! … Continue

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