Press Release
Florida Museum "Passport" benefit scheduled for March 7, 2008
For Immediate Release Nov. 15, 2007
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History has scheduled its annual "Passport" fundraiser for March 7, 2008.
The theme of this year's event is "Paris by Night." This festive evening includes food, live music and dancing, and guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Proceeds from the fundraiser support exhibits, public programs and research at the Florida Museum.
Tickets are $125 per person and sponsorships are available. For more information, call (352) 273-2047.
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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.