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Museum outreach soars to new heights across Alachua County 

Jul 7, 2026

The Florida Museum of Natural History’s outreach and educational programs expanded to engage a record-high number of nearly 5,000 children … Continue

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Nature walks inspire family connection through outdoor learning

Feb 23, 2026

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Erika Dudley’s initial impression of the grassy picnic area behind the Florida Museum of Natural History included … Continue

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Florida Museum focuses efforts to create safe space for autistic community

Nov 16, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Crowded, noisy environments, like zoos and museums, can be stressful and make it difficult for some people … Continue

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Florida Museum’s Science Surprises expands to support year-round programing

Sep 8, 2023

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History’s Science Surprises program has expanded to now take place throughout the … Continue

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Florida Museum’s geology festival ‘Can You Dig It?’ returns April 9

Apr 5, 2022

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Find out what lies beneath the Earth and about the groundbreaking field of geology during the Florida … Continue

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Florida Museum to plant butterfly garden at local YMCA

May 26, 2021

MEDIA ADVISORY WHEN: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Saturday, May 29 WHO: Angela Howard, North Central Florida YMCA’s President/CEO, and Alberto Lopez Torres, … Continue

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Coming to Florida Museum this July: Saturday morning science camps for the whole family

May 25, 2021

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Summer camps aren’t just for kids! The Florida Museum of Natural History will be hosting “Family Discovery … Continue

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Outdoor ‘Museum in the Parks’ events feature hiking, activities for kids

Feb 1, 2021

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History is bringing the fun to the great outdoors with “Museum in … Continue

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Florida Museum partners with community centers to conduct virtual photography sessions for local children

Jul 27, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Museum of Natural History educators did not let COVID-19 put a damper on their plans to … Continue

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Excavate geology facts at ‘Can You Dig It?’ March 14

Mar 2, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Museum of Natural History and University of Florida department of geological sciences will teach visitors … Continue

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