Florida Museum of Natural History - Museum in the Parks

Let’s go explore! Museum in the Parks is a reimagined Florida Museum program providing a unique combination of in-person and digital science programming. Go to your local Alachua County Library District location to check out an Exploration Backpack full of scientist’s tools and use the resources on this page to explore local parks and learn more about Florida’s natural history.

Exploration Backpacks are available at all 12 Alachua County Library District locations for library card holders! Borrow a backpack and use the tools inside to enhance your exploration experience, just like scientists in the field. Borrowing a backpack also comes with a pass for 4 free admissions to the Florida Museum’s Butterfly Rainforest exhibit.