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Celebrate eighth annual ButterflyFest Oct. 19-20

Sep 5, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History will celebrate its eighth annual ButterflyFest Oct. 19-20. The free event … Continue

Exhibits exploring Florida’s surfing history, beach science open Aug. 31

Aug 2, 2013

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — “Catch the wave” at the Florida Museum of Natural History as it opens two new temporary … Continue

Register now for Creative B daylong St. Augustine field trip Aug. 3

Jul 23, 2013

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Explore the rich archaeology of St. Augustine through an all-day trip Aug. 3 with the Florida … Continue

Students with ‘A’ in science statewide receive free admission

Jul 12, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is continuing its popular “A for Science” free admission program for … Continue

UF ‘Creative B’ free monthlong movie series begins July 6 with ‘King Kong’

Jun 14, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Get ready to pop some popcorn and break out your favorite blanket. The Florida Museum of Natural … Continue

Active duty military personnel, families receive free admission May 27-Sept. 2

May 21, 2013

  GAINESVILLE, Fla. — As part of the Blue Star Museum program, the Florida Museum of Natural History will offer … Continue

Florida’s rich surfing history subject of new exhibit opening Aug. 31

May 7, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History visitors will soon have the opportunity to discover the state’s famous coastal … Continue

Earth Day panel discussion focuses on state’s springs

Apr 11, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History marks Earth Day with a special program on April 20. The … Continue

Study shows turtle population rebounds from past harvesting; habitat degradation still poses threat

Apr 9, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — New Florida Museum of Natural History research shows a turtle population may recover from a one-time harvesting … Continue

Students with ‘A’ in science receive free admission

Apr 4, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is continuing its popular “A for Science” free admission program for … Continue

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