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...
Join us in celebrating the 30th Collectors Day on Saturday, Jan. 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy personal collections
from Simpsons figurines and antique cars to sports and war memorabilia. Visit with local collectors and discover
you don't have to be a scientist to love collecting!
Help uncover history! Join Dr. Dave Steadman and other Museum scientists for the 18th annual fossil dig at Thomas Farm, March 31 - April 5, 2009. This very
rich fossil site already has produced the remains of more than 60 species of extinct amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
Activities also include guided nature walks, birding tours and evening lectures.
Learn More...
Take a journey with the museum this year! Multi-day expeditions offer the unique opportunity to discover the wonders of nature
and different cultures in the company of experienced educators and guides. Choose from Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Madagascar,
Panama or Costa Rica. Learn More...
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 entry form below for full details:
Science Stories is an ongoing series featuring Florida Museum natural science research.
The Museum's Florida Program for Shark Research is initiating a research project using underwater listening devices
in Florida's Indian River Lagoon to gather critical life-history details about bull sharks, rays and skates. Learn More...
