The exhibits building is temporarily closed due to a large-scale expansion project. The Museum anticipates re-opening in 2026.
Interested in attracting butterflies to your property? Discover which butterfly species you can attract, and learn about the plants that work best in your landscape. We offer a variety of native, nectar and host plants as well as accent plants for purchase.
Florida Museum Plant Sales
Our plant sales are a great way to add pollinator-friendly plants to your garden and support the Florida Museum while we’re closed for our big expansion project. For updates on upcoming plant sales, sign up for our email alerts or follow us on social media.
You can find us out in the community at farmers markets, libraries and other local events around Alachua County. You never know where the next Pop-up Museum or Pop-Up Gift Shop will surprise you.
More
- Browse a searchable full list of plants we have sold in the past for light/water requirements, nectar values and more.
- Florida’s Wildflowers & Butterflies – Learn about the 50 most common native wildflowers and butterflies in Florida.
- Subscribe to our Butterfly Plant Sale email alert list.
- Download butterfly brochures for your region.
Help close the gap between urban students and nature
The Florida Museum of Natural History is raising funds and accepting plant donations for butterfly gardens in area schools.
The Butterfly Garden program brings Florida Museum educators and scientists to Alachua County schools, community centers and afterschool programs to plant butterfly gardens and conduct workshops on pollinators and insects.
Read more about this program or donate today! Donations may be made online, by visiting the Florida Museum’s plant sale or by calling the Museum Collectors Shop, 352-273-2041.