Press Release
Florida Museum hosts 29th annual Collectors Day Jan. 5
Dec. 10, 2007
Contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
(352) 273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Marcel Raphael
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A list of participating collectors willing to speak with members of the media is available by request.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Museum of Natural History will host its 29th annual Collectors Day from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Jan. 5. The event is free and open to the public.
Visitors will encounter a wide variety of personal collections at this family-oriented event, ranging from corkscrews and antique cars to sports and war memorabilia. Local collectors will be available to share their passion for their collections.
Collectors Day is the Florida Museum's longest-running and one of its most popular public programs. For more information call (352) 273-2061.
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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.