Experience the awe-inspiring yet fragile Everglades through this "double feature" exhibit! Produced by the Florida Museum,
the exhibit allows visitors to discover the majesty of one of Florida's most unique natural features and
learn about the dangers invasive species bring to the Everglades. Open Feb. 7 through May 31. Learn More...
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...
Discovering Darwin on his 200th BirthdayCelebrate Charles Darwin's 200th birthday with the Florida Museum, one of thousands of museums worldwide hosting events to celebrate his life and work. Curious about evolution? Here's your chance to explore the subject with UF and Museum research staff on Thursday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 14. Learn More...
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.
Far up in the Ecuadorian Andes, human encroachment is steadily overtaking Polylepis forests, a
distinctive and ecologically important feature of the Andean highlands. Learn More...
