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Free 'Creative B' movie series kicks off with 'Mothra' July 8

Jun 17, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will offer extended hours and free film screenings with panel discussions … Continue

Professors receive international biology award

May 24, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two Florida Museum of Natural History professors have received the 2016 Darwin-Wallace Medal from the Linnean Society … Continue

Limited media access to ‘Wicked Plants’ author Amy Stewart this Saturday

May 16, 2016

MEDIA ADVISORY RSVP REQUIRED WHEN: Saturday, May 21, 5:30 p.m. WHO: New York Times best-selling author Amy Stewart is available for limited … Continue

Active military, families to receive free admission May 30-Sept. 5

May 12, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Active duty military personnel and families receive free admission to all fee-based exhibits at the Florida Museum … Continue

‘Wicked Plants’ opening celebration May 14 features family activities

May 3, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will have an opportunity to play an “animal murder mystery game” and … Continue

New ‘Crafting Ethnic Identity’ exhibit opens May 7

Apr 27, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Visitors can learn about how people with roots in pre-Hispanic cultures from South and Central America express … Continue

Brownie, Junior Girl Scout archaeology program set for May 6

Apr 26, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Girl Scouts can join the Florida Museum of Natural History for an evening of exploration during its … Continue

New featured exhibit on ‘Wicked Plants’ opens May 14

Apr 20, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. —While the effects of marijuana, mushrooms and poison ivy are fairly well-known, many people may be surprised to … Continue

Earth Day event April 16 to feature theater workshop

Apr 6, 2016

Pollinator plant sale April 15-17 includes early opening Sunday GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History and Harn … Continue

Science photo contest winners to be honored March 30

Mar 21, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The winning artists’ images ranging from nanoparticles to a Florida Harvester Ant will be recognized in an … Continue

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