Experience the natural beauty of Florida in a new way! The Florida Museum, in partnership with the Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild, is displaying more than 100 original quilts showcasing Florida's wildlife and plants Feb. 6 - April 25. From sea creatures to birds and everything in between, each quilt depicts part of the state's landscape or wildlife. 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...

New Reptiles & Amphibians Site Launched

The Florida Museum's popular Herpetology web site has been completely updated and redesigned! Learn about our reptiles and amphibians collection or browse through a gallery of Florida's established species. Want to identify a snake in your yard? Try the comprehensive Online Guide to Florida Snakes. Learn More...

Plan a Playful Escape During K-5 School Holidays

Looking for something for the kids to do during school holidays? Let them have fun in a safe, educational environment with Playful Escapes! Students in grades K-5 will learn about butterflies, fossils, sharks and other Florida natural history topics. Full-day and half-day sessions are available on Feb. 15 and April 12. Pre-registration is required. Learn More...

Film Screening: The Philosopher Kings

In search of wisdom found in unlikely places, The Philosopher Kings by Patrick Shen takes us on a journey through the halls of the most prestigious colleges and universities in America to learn from the staff members who have seen it all and been through it all: the custodians. Join us for this free film screening featuring Melinda Augustus, a custodian at the Florida Museum, on Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. Learn More...

Quilting Workshops

Expand your quilting skills! At the Seminole Piecing Workshop on Feb. 23 & 24, discover the contributions Seminole Indian women have made to quilting and learn how to adapt their technique to your own style. The From "Vague" to Vision Workshop on March 27 will explore strategies for creating a unique quilt-able design. Pre-registration is required for both workshops. Learn More...

Passport to Key West - Tickets on Sale Now!

Leave the winter boots and jackets in the closet, put on your flip flops and best tropical shirt and join us on Friday, February 26th as we celebrate Passport to Key West, the annual fundraiser for the Florida Museum. This year's gala will feature tropical island cuisine and beverages, a silent auction, Key West inspired attire, live music and plenty of room to dance the night away. Learn More...

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

Ornithologists at the Florida Museum are preparing to digitize nearly all of the museum's analog bird-sound field recordings, one of the largest collections in the Western Hemisphere with 23,650 cataloged recordings representing about 3,000 species. The project will involve more than 2,200 reel-to-reel and cassette tapes. Learn More...