Upcoming Events
UF employees receive free ‘Butterfly Rainforest’ and ‘Antarctic Dinosaurs’ admission Dec. 2
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesThe Florida Museum of Natural History is hosting its annual UF faculty and staff appreciation day on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. University of Florida employees with a valid Faculty/Staff Gator 1 card may receive one free admission to the “Butterfly Rainforest” and “Antarctic Dinosaurs” exhibits. Employees may also receive a […]
Celebrate women and girls in science at the Florida Museum Feb. 10
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesCelebrate “International Women and Girls in Science Day” at the Florida Museum of Natural History on Saturday, February 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Take part in hands-on activities and experiments and meet local scientists during this free public event. Hear women share their stories of their path into science and about careers in […]
Tot Trot: Forests
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGet your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. Each program highlights an outdoor area and encourages exploration with a closer look at nature and Museum objects. This program promotes sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we […]
Tot Trot: Oceans
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGet your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. Each program highlights an outdoor area and encourages exploration with a closer look at nature and Museum objects. This program promotes sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we […]
Florida Museum hosts ‘Black in Natural History Museums Celebration’ Feb. 24
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesAs part of Black History Month, the Florida Museum of Natural History is hosting the “Black in Natural History Museums Celebration” on Saturday, February 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. Learn about the wide variety of careers available in the museum industry from members of the Black in Natural History Museums organization as they discuss […]
Tot Trot: Foraging, FREE DAY!
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGet your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. Each program highlights an outdoor area and encourages exploration with a closer look at nature and Museum objects. This program promotes sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we […]
Entries accepted for ‘Water Shapes Florida’ photo challenge until March 1
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesIn honor of the opening of a new permanent exhibit, the Florida Museum of Natural History is hosting the ‘Water Shapes Florida’ Photo Challenge! Submit your best picture depicting biodiversity in Florida springs by March 1 for your chance to win prizes. This free challenge is open to all ages. The museum will post the […]
Tot Trot: Physics
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGet your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. Each program highlights an outdoor area and encourages exploration with a closer look at nature and Museum objects. This program promotes sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we […]
Tot Trot: Chemistry
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGet your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. Each program highlights an outdoor area and encourages exploration with a closer look at nature and Museum objects. This program promotes sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we […]
Dive into the Florida Museum’s new water exhibit opening March 23
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesCelebrate the opening of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s new “Water Shapes Florida” exhibit on March 23! This free event features live music by Porch Swing, dance performances from Danscompany, food trucks, workshops and community organizations. “Water Shapes Florida” is a free, bilingual exhibit featuring a glass-bottom-boat theater that allows visitors to ride, dive […]
Tot Trot: Biology, FREE DAY!
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesGet your toddler excited about science and natural history! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. Each program highlights an outdoor area and encourages exploration with a closer look at nature and Museum objects. This program promotes sensory experiences, investigation and exploration with a focus on science. Each Tuesday we […]
Florida Museum, UF geological sciences department host ‘Can You Dig It?’ April 6
Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, United StatesDig into geology and discover the Earth at your feet during this free, fun-for-all-ages geology event! Presented in partnership with the University of Florida department of geological sciences, enjoy hands-on activities on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Watch demonstrations of volcanic eruptions, experience an augmented reality sandbox and more. While the […]