Florida Museum of Natural History Temporary Exhibits
These special exhibits are only at the Florida Museum for a limited time – be sure to catch them while you can!
-Science Up Close: Incredible Insects (Exhibit On Display: May 25 – September 2, 2024)
Encounter larger-than-life critters, a live bug zoo, and a multimedia educational experience. With an estimated 5.5 million species, insects are the most diverse group of animals on the planet. Learn how these extremely valuable creatures impact our lives and culture, from the food we eat to the plants around us. Engage one-on-one with entomologists in the working lab and learn about all they do!
-Black in Natural History Museums Scavenger Hunt (Free Admission)
Take part in a scavenger hunt and learn about the sacrifice, knowledge and labor of Black people involved in natural history museums. Seventeen profiles located around the museum showcase the contributions of Black researchers, exhibit designers and curators over 300 years across eight fields of study. Each profile is located near an exhibit relating to their field of study. This gallery also highlights the history and formation of the Black in Natural History Museums organization that was established in 2021.
-Colorful Dancing Spiders (Free Admission)
Get your Spidey senses tingling! Discover the vibrant world of spiders and the innovative research being done at the University of Florida to learn more about the arachnids’ surprisingly good vision. High-resolution images showcase tiny jumping spiders in all their colorful splendor, and some of these species are smaller than a Q-tip! Come see the distinctive dances these tiny creatures do to find a mate. Display cases highlight some of the tools and experiments scientists use to uncover the spiders’ mating and feeding habits, including unique tests involving makeup, paints and toothpicks. Learn more about these underappreciated animals with videos of professor Lisa Taylor from the Taylor Lab, including one from the show “Life In Color with David Attenborough” that is narrated by the renowned biologist and presenter.
-Science Up Close: Incredible Insects (Exhibit On Display: May 25 – September 2, 2024)
Encounter larger-than-life critters, a live bug zoo, and a multimedia educational experience. With an estimated 5.5 million species, insects are the most diverse group of animals on the planet. Learn how these extremely valuable creatures impact our lives and culture, from the food we eat to the plants around us. Engage one-on-one with entomologists in the working lab and learn about all they do!
-Black in Natural History Museums Scavenger Hunt (Free Admission)
Take part in a scavenger hunt and learn about the sacrifice, knowledge and labor of Black people involved in natural history museums. Seventeen profiles located around the museum showcase the contributions of Black researchers, exhibit designers and curators over 300 years across eight fields of study. Each profile is located near an exhibit relating to their field of study. This gallery also highlights the history and formation of the Black in Natural History Museums organization that was established in 2021.
-Colorful Dancing Spiders (Free Admission)
Get your Spidey senses tingling! Discover the vibrant world of spiders and the innovative research being done at the University of Florida to learn more about the arachnids’ surprisingly good vision. High-resolution images showcase tiny jumping spiders in all their colorful splendor, and some of these species are smaller than a Q-tip! Come see the distinctive dances these tiny creatures do to find a mate. Display cases highlight some of the tools and experiments scientists use to uncover the spiders’ mating and feeding habits, including unique tests involving makeup, paints and toothpicks. Learn more about these underappreciated animals with videos of professor Lisa Taylor from the Taylor Lab, including one from the show “Life In Color with David Attenborough” that is narrated by the renowned biologist and presenter.
When
Science Up Close: Incredible Insects (Exhibit On Display: May 25 – September 2, 2024)
Cost
$7 adults | $6.50 Fla. residents, seniors & non-UF college students | $4.50 ages 3-17 | FREE for ages 0-2, UF students and Museum members.
Address
3215 Hull Road
City
Gainesville
State
FL
Zip Code
32611
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