CSI: Crime Scene Insects explores one of the most fascinating areas of criminal investigation – forensic entomology. With many TV shows focusing on crime scene investigation, CSI: Crime Scene Insects gives visitors the opportunity to learn how maggots, flies and beetles help solve crimes every day through hands-on activities and mock investigations. 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...

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The Beetles: A Skeleton Crew

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Florida Museum researchers are collecting information to help preserve and protect Florida panthers. This free exhibit, open Sept. 4 - Jan. 17, also documents the Museum's use of flesh-eating dermestid beetles to clean specimens before they are stored in the collections or displayed in an exhibit. Learn More...

The Blue Path: Protecting Florida's Springs

Explore the state's spring system and water cycle that shapes the landscape through maps, photographs and paintings contributed by prominent Florida artists, writers, filmmakers, educators and scientists. The exhibit, open Aug. 12 - Dec. 12, examines how everyday choices can either deplete and destroy or restore the state's water supply. It is suitable for all ages and admission is free. Learn More...

ButterflyFest - A Celebration of Wings & Backyard Things!

ButterflyFest is a free, family-friendly event with activities emphasizing awareness and conservation of backyard pollinators and wildlife. Online registration is now available for additional workshops, tours and an off-site field trip. Get your entries in soon - the deadline for the Gardening Contest and Pollinator Photography Contest is Sept. 10! ButterflyFest is also seeking volunteers for a variety of positions. Learn More...

Butterfly-friendly Plant Sales Now on Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Interested in attracting butterflies to your property? The Florida Museum is now offering butterfly-friendly plants for sale on Friday as well as Saturday and Sunday. Ten plants will be featured each week ranging from host, native, accent and nectar plants along with at least five additional unannounced species. All proceeds benefit the Butterfly Rainforest. Learn More...

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

Recent construction to widen and straighten the Panama Canal has exposed fossil deposits of marine and land animals. The international Panama Canal Project led by the Florida Museum will allow researchers and students from Panama, the University of Florida and other U.S. institutions to study the history of climate change and biodiversity in the region. Learn More...