Explore the science behind the mushy, oozy, crusty, scaly and other "gross" things that occur in the human body everyday!
Based on the children's book Grossology by Sylvia Branzei, this imaginative, hands-on exhibit shows the good, the bad and
the downright ugly about runny noses, body odor, bad breath and many other bodily functions. 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...
The Florida Museum will host the 3rd annual ButterflyFest Oct. 18-19. This free event features a variety of family-friendly
activities focusing on butterflies, birds, bats and other fun wildlife found in your own backyard! Educational games and crafts,
photography and gardening workshops, presentations, tours and more. 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.
NEW! Get 15% off your next plant purchase! 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. Learn more...
The Florida Museum and the Quilters of Alachua County Day Guild are pleased to invite you to participate in the
Quilting Natural Florida II exhibit that will take place in Spring 2010! Quilts must represent and/or illustrate
subjects natural to Florida and may be representational or symbolic of its natural flora, fauna and environment.
Please download the PDF entry form below for full details:
Science Stories is an ongoing series featuring Florida Museum natural science research.
Globally, nearly all sawfish species are declining largely due to coastal habitat threats and over-fishing, but dwindling
northern populations of smalltooth sawfish in the Atlantic may get a helping hand from Florida Museum researchers. Learn More...
