Florida Museum of Natural History

The "Butterfly Rainforest" exhibit, open year-round, features a walking trail, waterfalls and tropical plants to support hundreds of living butterflies. Other permanent museum exhibits include "Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land," where guests walk through the last 65 million years of Florida history; "South Florida People and Environments," which... Read More
The "Butterfly Rainforest" exhibit, open year-round, features a walking trail, waterfalls and tropical plants to support hundreds of living butterflies. Other permanent museum exhibits include "Florida Fossils: Evolution of Life and Land," where guests walk through the last 65 million years of Florida history; "South Florida People and Environments," which tells the story of native people in South Florida and their environments; "Northwest Florida: Waterways & Wildlife," featuring a full-size replica of a limestone cave from Florida Caverns State Park; "Collections are the Library of Life," allowing visitors to see the skull of Albert, one of the University of Florida's first live mascots, as well as open drawers to explore items from the museum's internationally acclaimed collections; and "Explore Research," featuring an interactive Smart Board and videos highlighting various University of Florida research initiatives. Read Less
  • S.W. 34th St. and Hull Rd., UF Cultural Plaza
  • Gainesville, FL 32611
  • Phone: 352-846-2000

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Hours: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 5 p.m.

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Mapping Distribution of Genetic Variation in Monarch Butterflies-Part 3

Mapping Distribution of Genetic Variation in Monarch Butterflies-Part 3 May 15, 2012

Carol Chaffee, doctoral candidate in the biology department at the University of Florida, spoke as a guest lecturer for the "Ken and Linda McGurn Speaker Series: Public Engagement in Science"...

Mapping Distribution of Genetic Variation in Monarch Butterflies-Part 2

Mapping Distribution of Genetic Variation in Monarch Butterflies-Part 2 May 01, 2012

Carol Chaffee, doctoral candidate in the biology department at the University of Florida, spoke as a guest lecturer for the "Ken and Linda McGurn Speaker Series: Public Engagement in Science"...

Mapping Distribution of Genetic Variation in Monarch Butterflies-Part 1

Mapping Distribution of Genetic Variation in Monarch Butterflies-Part 1 May 01, 2012

Carol Chaffee, doctoral candidate in the biology department at the University of Florida, spoke as a guest lecturer for the "Ken and Linda McGurn Speaker Series: Public Engagement in Science"...

2012 Spring Volunteer Fossil Dig at Thomas Farm

2012 Spring Volunteer Fossil Dig at Thomas Farm April 26, 2012

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