Florida Museum of Natural History - Annual Events

Viva Museum (Fall)
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Museum and the Gainesville Latino Film Festival! Explore the culture of Latin America and discover the contributions of Hispanic and Latinx naturalists and scientists at our annual Viva Museum!

Plant Sale (Spring April/Fall September)
The Museum’s plant sales feature more than 100 species of Florida- and pollinator-friendly plants. Discover which pollinator species you can attract and learn about the butterfly-friendly plants that work best in your landscape. Accent, host, native and nectar plants are available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Butterfly Rainforest exhibit.

Ta-RUN-tula 5K (March)
Our seventh annual run is the Ta-RUN-tula 5K to get all of your legs moving! The race will be a combination of nature trails and quiet roads here on UF campus. This is a fun run, so go at your own pace. We won’t be recording times or giving placement prizes. Not in Gainesville? We have a virtual option for people who want to take part remotely! Everyone who participates, in-person or virtually, will receive a shirt and medal.

Can You Dig It? (March/April):
Dig into geology and discover the Earth at your feet! Enjoy hands-on activities and watch demonstrations of volcanic eruptions. Explore the Museum and check out displays and activities on geology, fossils, gems, minerals and much more from Florida and around the world!