Press Release
Florida Museum hosts 27th Annual Collectors Day Feb. 11
For Immediate Release Jan. 24, 2006
Contact:
Paul Ramey, Dir. of Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@ufl.edu
Writer: Emily Banks
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will host its 27th annual Collectors Day from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Feb. 11. The event is free and open to the public.
Visitors will encounter a wide range of collections at this family-oriented event, including nutcrackers, classic cars and World War II memorabilia. Visitors also will have the opportunity to learn how collections contribute to science and conservation, make a collection book and take home tools to start their own collections.
For more information on Collectors Day, call (352) 846-2000, ext. 206. A list of collectors available for media contact is available by request.
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The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state natural history museum, dedicated to understanding, preserving and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage. It is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Florida Museum is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $7.50 for adults and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. For more information, including directions and parking information, call (352) 846-2000, or visit the museum online, www.flmnh.ufl.edu.