Children's Classes
Preschool
Wigglers & Walkers
Wiggle with pleasure every third Wednesday of the month for child-friendly fun with Museum docents and staff. Join your
preschoolers to learn about Museum exhibits through stories, crafts and other age-appropriate activities.
Members: $4 adult/child pair, non-members: $5, Each additional child: $2. No pre-registration required.
Questions? Call (352) 273-2061.
Animal Homes - Take your crawlers and toddlers on a museum expedition and explore animal homes and discover that playing house isn't just for little kids.
Lake Lodgings
Wednesday, Feb. 20 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Dirt Dwellings
Wednesday, March 19 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Tree Houses
Wednesday, April 16 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Animal Voices - Explore the music of nature and learn why animals croak, sing and screech. Find out what different sounds mean in the animal kingdom.
Croaking
Wednesday, June 18 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Singing
Wednesday, July 16 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Chirping
Wednesday, Aug. 20 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Grades K - 5
Day Classes
Each class session is $72 for members/ $86 non-members. Students should dress appropriately for outdoor
activities and all students should bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration is required. Questions? Call (352) 273-2061.
The Galapagos
Jan. 18 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Discover the exceptional Galapagos Islands! From marine iguanas and island penguins to fur seals and the largest
living tortoises on Earth, find out how these animals are specially adapted to their tropical home.
Mysteries of Madagascar
March 28 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wide-eyed lemurs, color-changing chameleons and jumping rats: Madagascar is home to some of the planet's
most unique animals. Come explore Earth's fourth-largest island.
Registration Form (PDF)
Spring Break Camp
Pre-registration is required. Each camp session is $105 for members/ $130 non-members. A full-day camp registration
is $200 for members/ $250 non-members. Students should dress for the weather and outdoor activities. Pick-up for the
AM session is 12 - 12:30 p.m. and drop-off for the PM session is 12:30 - 1 p.m. Students staying for the full day should
bring a sack lunch to eat during the break between classes.
AM Camp: Congo Expedition [Section FULL: Grades K/1, 2/3; Waitlist available.]
April 7-11 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Explore the Congo rainforest, one of the few remaining homes for gorillas, forest elephants and bonobos. Learn about
these fascinating animals and more in this jungle trek.
PM Camp: Saharan Caravan [Section FULL: Grades K/1; Waitlist available.]
April 7-11 | 1 - 4:30 p.m.
Take an imaginative journey across the Sahara with its native peoples and learn about antelopes, cheetahs, scorpions and jackals.
Registration Form (PDF)
Let's Explore! Science Series
L.E.S.S. is more at the Florida Museum of Natural History! Join the Museum on select Saturdays this spring and learn
about animal tales from Africa. Discover African oral traditions and the animals that inspired these stories. Each class
is $18 members and $24 non-members. Pre-registration is required. Call (352) 273-2061 for more information.
How Lion and Warthog Became Enemies
Saturday, Feb. 9 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
How Giraffe Acquired His Long Neck
Saturday, March 8 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Why Hippopotamus Lives in the Water
Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Why Monkeys Choose to Live in Trees
Saturday, May 10 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Registration Form (PDF)
Grades 5 - 10
NEW – Perfect for Budding Artists!
$72 for members, $86 for non-members. Pre-registration for this four-Saturday session is required.
Questions? Call (352) 273-2061.
Animal Illustrations
Saturdays, Jan. 19, 26 & Feb. 2, 9 | 1 - 3 p.m.
Local art instructor Janet Porcelli has been teaching art to children and adults for several years. Join her and
discover endangered animals through colored pencil during this four-day class. Explore the background of these
animals and learn to capture their fleeting images in pencil portraits. Learn about color, texture and composition.
Create original, nature-inspired works of art, ready to frame and display! Supplies are provided. This class makes
a unique gift idea for young artists!
Registration Form (PDF)
JOIN the MUSEUM and SAVE on classes! Call (352) 273-2047