Press Release
Fla. Museum hosts fall preschool activities beginning Sept. 19
For Immediate Release Sept. 12, 2007
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 846-2000, ext. 218, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Christine Eschenfelder
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Join your preschooler at the Florida Museum of Natural History every third Wednesday this fall and explore motion in the animal kingdom through stories, crafts and other age-appropriate activities with museum docents and staff.
"Wigglers and Walkers" begins at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 19 and will follow a "Walks of Life" theme, beginning with "Creepers and Crawlers."
The Oct. 17 session will focus on "Climbers" and Nov. 21 features "Flyers and Gliders." All classes begin at 3:30 p.m.
The cost for Florida Museum members is $4 for an adult and child pair, with $2 for each additional child. For non-members, the cost is $5 for each adult and child pair, with $2 for each additional child. No pre-registration is required. For more information call (352) 846-2000, ext. 277 or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/childrens_classes.htm.
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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. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $8.50 for adults ($7.50 Fla. residents) and $4.50 for children ages 3-12. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, call (352) 846-2000, or visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu.