Wild Music: Songs & Sounds of Life – Open Now!

Whales compose, bullfrogs chorus, songbirds greet dawn and people everywhere sing and dance. What do we have in common? Musical instincts run deep. Visit Wild Music to explore the biological origins of music. Listen to the rhythm of the forests and cities and the melodies of the sea and skies. Investigate the songs of whales, lay down a beat in the Jamming Room, or explore sound and song more closely through hands-on activities in this interactive exhibit. It will expand your understanding of what makes music! Learn more...

Night of Wild Music | Friday, July 15 | 6:30-9 p.m.

Enjoy free musical performances by Dee Torrent, Deezy Pete, and the Florida League of Indeterminate Performance while exploring the Museum's new temporary exhibit "Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life." Learn more...

This addition to the Florida Museum is dedicated to research and education about butterflies, moths and global biodiversity. The Butterfly Rainforest is a four-story, outdoor screened enclosure with waterfalls, a walking trail, lush tropical plants and hundreds of live butterflies. Learn More...

Butterfly-friendly Plant Sales - Now 7 Days a Week!

Interested in attracting butterflies to your property? The Florida Museum now offers butterfly-friendly plants for sale every day! Ten plants will be featured each week with several additional unannounced species. All proceeds benefit the Butterfly Rainforest. Learn More...

Science Stories is an ongoing series featuring Florida Museum natural science research.

Museum scientists visited a site in Peru containing fossilized grape seeds in hopes of shedding new light on what the climate in South America was like millions of years ago. The site, which is now a dry desert region, produced an abundance of fossils from plant species that have not grown in Peru for millions of years. Vines, including those producing grapes, are more common in humid, wet environments indicating the area was a dense forest at one time. Learn More...

Spots Still Available for Some Summer Camps

Summer Camps provide hands-on, minds-on opportunities and encourage children to learn through activities, crafts, literature, Museum resources and outdoor exploration. Open to all 1st - 6th graders in the 2011-2012 school year. Summer Camps fill fast so don't miss out on the fun! Learn more...

Discovery Room Open for Free Family Fun

Grab your imagination, don't forget your sense of adventure and come explore at the Museum. The Discovery Room provides an opportunity for children and adults to learn about Florida's natural habitats through hands-on activities, interactive displays, books and games. Open daily through Aug. 14. Come in anytime, or attend a scheduled program. Learn More...

Summer Public Programs Brochure Now Online

To increase our sustainability efforts and provide more access to information, the Museum is no longer printing its seasonal Public Programs brochure. There are two formats available: read it online or download a PDF. We hope you enjoy the new format. Thank you for helping the Florida Museum be more green!

Book Club for Florida Museum Members, Volunteers & Staff

Join the Florida Museum's exclusive book club for members, volunteers and Museum staff to discuss a wide variety of exciting topics with Museum curators and experts. Enjoy lively discussion, fellowship, and refreshments. The next meeting is June 21, 6 to 8 p.m. Learn More...