Journey into the heart of Africa and experience its people and rich cultural history. Inside Africa takes
visitors through a journey to selected sites on the world's second-largest continent and offers a deeper understanding of the
vitality, richness and significance of its people from historical and contemporary perspectives.
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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! African butterflies are making a transatlantic debut in the Butterfly Rainforest to complement the Inside Africa exhibit. An added bonus? Your entry ticket helps conserve coastal forestland in Kenya. Learn more...
Interested in attracting butterflies to your property? Find out what species you can attract and which
butterfly-friendly plants are proven winners! Native, nectar, host and accent plants are available
for purchase at the Museum on Saturdays and Sundays, with proceeds benefiting the Butterfly Rainforest. Learn More...
Join Museum Curator David Steadman on a 10-day expedition to this unique island chain. Well known for its biological diversity, you will
see giant Galápagos tortoises, marine and land iguanas, sea lions, blue-footed boobies and much more. There is also an unmatched
diversity of sea life which you will have the opportunity to marvel at through glass bottom kayaks and snorkeling gear.
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Want to experience the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit year-round AND enjoy all the benefits of membership?
Then MembershipPlus - our newest levels of membership - are for you! Learn More...
Americans use 30 billion plastic and 10 billion paper grocery bags each year. Help save the environment by purchasing a Florida Museum reusable canvas tote as an alternative to traditional grocery bags.
Proceeds will benefit Florida Museum research, collections and public programs. Cost is only $8. Learn more...
The Florida Museum will host the 3rd annual ButterflyFest Oct. 18-19. This free event features gardening and photography workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, butterfly and garden gifts, children’s activities and more. Learn more...
Science Stories is an ongoing series featuring Florida Museum natural science research.
Latest story: After death, most invertebrate organisms decay but some undergo specific processes that yield moldic fossils.
These "phantom" fossils are impressions in sedimentary rock of what the organism's exterior and interior surfaces looked like in life. Learn More...
