Press Release
Register now for Florida Museum 'Playful Escapes' April 12
March 15, 2010
Media contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
352-273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
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Writer: Morgan Lamborn
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Take advantage of the Alachua County school student holiday April 12 and send the kids to “Playful Escapes” at the Florida Museum of Natural History.
From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. students will enjoy themed activities in a safe, fun environment. Students in grades K-5 will learn about fossils, butterflies and other natural history related topics.
Students should dress for outdoor activities and bring a sack lunch. Pre-registration is required. A half day session is $25 for museum members, $30 for non-members. A full-day session is $45 for members, $50 for non-members.
For more information or to register, visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/childrens_classes.htm or call 352-273-2061.
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. - 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $9.50 for adults ($8 Fla. residents) and $5 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.