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Grossology (Sept. 27, 2008 - Jan. 11, 2009)
Explore the science behind the mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and other "gross" things that occur in the human body everyday! Based on the children's book Grossology by Sylvia Branzei, this imaginative, hands-on exhibit shows the good, the bad and the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor, bad breath and many other bodily functions. Learn More...


Butterfly Rainforest

This addition to the Florida Museum is dedicated to research and education about butterflies, moths and global biodiversity. The Butterfly Rainforest is a four-story, outdoor screened enclosure with waterfalls, a walking trail, lush subtropical and tropical plants and hundreds of live butterflies. Learn More...


ButterflyFest - A Celebration of Wings and Backyard Things!

ButterflyFest - October 18-19, 2008 The Florida Museum will host the 3rd annual ButterflyFest Oct. 18-19. This free event features a variety of family-friendly activities focusing on butterflies, birds, bats and other fun wildlife found in your own backyard! Educational games and crafts, photography and gardening workshops, presentations, tours and more. Learn more...


Butterfly-friendly Plants Now Offered for Sale on Weekends

monarch butterfly Interested in attracting butterflies to your property? Find out what species you can attract and which butterfly-friendly plants are proven winners! Native, nectar, host and accent plants are available for purchase at the Museum on Saturdays and Sundays, with proceeds benefiting the Butterfly Rainforest. Learn More...


No More "Paper or Plastic?"

canvas bags Americans use 30 billion plastic and 10 billion paper grocery bags each year. Help save the environment by purchasing a Florida Museum reusable canvas tote as an alternative to traditional grocery bags. Proceeds will benefit Florida Museum research, collections and public programs. Learn more...


Do You Quilt?

bird quilt The Florida Museum and the Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild are pleased to invite you to participate in the Quilting Natural Florida II exhibit that will take place in Spring 2010! Quilts must represent and/or illustrate subjects natural to Florida and may be representational or symbolic of its natural flora, fauna and environment. Please download the PDF entry form below for full details:

Quilting Natural Florida II Rules & Entry Form


Science Stories

Science Stories is an ongoing series featuring Florida Museum natural science research.

netted butterfly
Florida Butterfly Monitoring Network researchers and citizen scientists document the presence of local butterfly species and their numbers so that scientists and conservationists have reliable, long-term population data from which to strategize for future environmental care. Learn More...



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