Discovery Room
Grab your imagination, don't forget your sense of adventure, and come explore with us!
FREE Family Fun at the Florida Museum!
Discovery Room
July 2 , 2007 - Sept. 1, 2008
Note: The Discovery Room was originally scheduled to remain open through the end of the year, but state budget cuts are forcing the Florida Museum to close the Discovery Room early on Sept. 1. (More info...)
Swim through the shallows of a coral reef, puzzle together a prairie and create creatures from Florida's diverse ecosystems in our self-guided discovery stations. Visit our hands-on Discovery Room filled with activities and join us during the following scheduled program times for stories, puppets, Museum exploration with Dr. Discovery and more!
Discovery Room Activities (June 23 - Aug. 17, 2008)
Hours: Open everyday until 4:30 p.m.
| Ecoart Natural history related crafts |
Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Fri. & Sun., 1 - 2:30 p.m. |
| Talking Tales Story time with a staff member |
Tuesdays, 11 a.m. |
| Dr. Discovery Child-friendly presentation |
Wednesdays, 3 - 4 p.m. |
| Museum Choice Staff gets to choose the activity |
Thursdays & Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Tree Musketeers Puppet Show Discover nature with our forest friends |
Thursdays & Saturdays, 3 p.m. |
Discovery Room Activities (Aug. 18 - Sept 1, 2008)
Hours: Mon. - Fri., 12 - 4:30 p.m. | Sat., 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Sun., 1 - 4:30 p.m.
| Dr. Discovery Child-friendly presentation |
First Wednesday of each month, 3 p.m. |
| Museum Choice Staff gets to choose the activity |
Saturdays, 3 p.m. |
| Ecoart Natural history related crafts |
Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Sundays, 1 - 3 p.m. |
Children's Gallery
Make sure to admire artwork in the Children's Natural History Gallery created by elementary students! In this collaborative project with Alachua County Public Schools, elementary art teachers integrate science and social studies concepts into the art curriculum.