Plan Your Visit
Butterfly Rainforest Annual Pass
Community Groups and Group Tours
Hours
The museum is open all year, seven days a week except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please note: Last tickets sold 30 minutes prior to closing.
Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Cameras and camcorders are welcome. Tripods and commercial photography are prohibited.
- No food, drinks or gum permitted in museum exhibits.
- Due to the limited width of the paths, backpacks and strollers are not permitted in the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit.
All museum exhibits are wheelchair accessible.
Florida Museum of Natural History
University of Florida Cultural Plaza
SW 34th Street and Hull Road
PO Box 112710
Gainesville, FL 32611-2710
(352) 846-2000
Driving Directions
From Interstate 75: Take exit 384 and travel 1 mile east on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (left) on State Road 121 (SW 34th Street). Travel 3/4 mile to the third traffic signal. Turn east (right) on Hull Road. The entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on the south (right) side of Hull Road.
From U.S. 441: Travel 2 miles west on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (right) on State Road 121 (SW 34th Street). Travel 3/4 mile to the third traffic signal. Turn east (right) on Hull Road. The entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on the south (right) side of Hull Road.
From Jacksonville: Take I-10 west to US 301 South (exit 343) towards Starke staying on 301 to Waldo - 37.6 miles. From Waldo veer right (Gainesville sign) and drive 10 miles southwest on SR 24 (becomes Waldo Road in Gainesville) to the junction of SR 222/NE 39th Avenue. Turn west (right) onto SR 222/NE 39th Avenue. Cross over Main Street and then US 441/NW 13th Street. Continue to NW 34th Street. Turn south (left) and travel 3.5 miles to the traffic signal at Hull Road. Turn east (left) onto Hull Road. The entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on the south (right) side of Hull Road.
Bus Routes
Off Campus: Use Regional Transit System (RTS) Routes 20, 21 or 34. See the RTS web site for detailed routes and schedules.
UF Campus: During the Fall and Spring semesters, use the "Harn Park & Ride #1" (Lakeside) route. See the RTS web site for detailed routes and schedules.
Parking
Reserved parking for museum visitors - excluding University holidays - is $3 per day (cash only), 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The reserved parking area is immediately east and north of the Harn Museum of Art in the UF Cultural Plaza. Please see attendant in gated booth.
Parking is free on weekends and State holidays.
Designated parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities.
Bus Parking
Please see Visitor Services while dropping off passengers in front of the museum.
Admission
General Admission is free, although donations are gladly accepted. There is a cover charge for special exhibits and the Butterfly Rainforest. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
- All prices subject to change.
- We accept cash, Travelers Checks, American Express, Visa and MasterCard. No personal checks.
- All tickets are for that day only. Re-entry with ticket stub and hand stamp.
- Butterfly Rainforest is an outdoor exhibit. NO REFUNDS for inclement weather.
- The Florida Museum's Admission Assistance Program provides financial assistance to economically disadvantaged school children, other individuals and community groups. For more information, please call (352) 273-2057.
| General Public | Museum Donation1 |
Butterfly Rainforest |
Inside Africa Exhibit (03/15/08 - 09/07/08) |
COMBO Rainforest + Inside Africa (03/15/08 - 09/07/08) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $6 | $9.50 | $6.50 | $12 |
| Florida Resident | $5 | $8 | $5.50 | $11 |
| Senior (62+ w/ID) | $4 | $7 | $5.50 | $10 |
| College Student (18+ w/ID, FL schools only) | $4 | $7 | $5.50 | $10 |
| Student (13-17) | $4 | $7 | $5.50 | $10 |
| Youth (3-12) | $2 | $5 | $4 | $6.50 |
| Toddler (under 3) | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| Members | Museum Donation1 |
Butterfly Rainforest |
Inside Africa Exhibit (03/15/08 - 09/07/08) |
COMBO Rainforest + Inside Africa (03/15/08 - 09/07/08) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | Free | $7 | Free | $6.50 |
| Senior (62+ w/ID) | Free | $6 | Free | $5.50 |
| College Student (18+ w/ID, FL schools only) | Free | $6 | Free | $5.50 |
| Student (13-17) | Free | $6 | Free | $5.50 |
| Youth (3-12) | Free | $4.50 | Free | $3.50 |
| Toddler (under 3) | Free | Free | Free | Free |
1 Suggested donation for the Florida Museum of Natural History. Admission donations help support the Museum's exhibitions and education programs. Cash, charge or check made payable to UF Foundation.
Group Reservations
Butterfly Rainforest Annual Pass
Our Annual Pass gives you unlimited free admission to the Butterfly Rainforest for an entire year!
| General Public | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $29 | $26 |
| Dual (Two adults living in same household) | $56 | $50 |
| Additional Students (Ages 13-17 added to Individual or Dual pass) | $24 | $22 |
| Additional Youth (Ages 3-12 added to Individual or Dual pass) | $16 | $14 |
1 Annual Pass is NON-TRANSFERABLE, NON-REFUNDABLE and not an express pass. Annual pass and photo ID must be presented at admission desk at time of entry. Annual Passes cannot be applied to group events, private events or public programs that include admission to Butterfly Rainforest.
Floor Plan Map
Get a detailed map of the Museum along with descriptions of current and upcoming exhibits:
Download the Florida Museum Floor Plan Map (PDF)
Helpful Phone Numbers
Exhibition Center - Main Number |
(352) 846-2000 |
| Operator/Lobby Information | 846-2000 |
| FAX | 846-0253 |
| Annual Passes | 273-1825 |
| Birthday Parties | 273-2061 |
| Children's Classes | 273-2061 |
| Development Office | 273-2086 |
| Facility Rentals | 273-2045 |
| Gift Shop: Butterfly Rainforest | 273-2060 |
| Gift Shop: Collectors Shop | 273-2041 |
| Group Tours | 273-2027 |
| Marketing/Public Relations | 273-2054 |
| Membership | 273-2047 |
| MESS | 273-2069 |
| Photography | 273-2038 |
| School Tours | 273-2026 |
| Security | 273-2040 |
| Volunteer Coordinator | 273-2055 |