Museum Fest: Explore What’s Next

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Go behind-the-scenes and enjoy hands-on activities at the Florida Museum of Natural History. “Museum Fest: Explore What’s Next” features highlights from previous events like a dig pit and free plants in addition to behind-the-scenes tours of the butterfly and moth collections. Grab a bite to eat at a food truck...

Free

“Cruisin’ Deep Time” Talk and Book Signing at the Florida Museum of Natural History

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Embark on an ‘epoch journey’ at the Florida Museum of Natural History’s “Cruisin’ Deep Time Talk and Book Signing.” This free presentation features Alaskan artist Ray Troll and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Sant Director Kirk Johnson as they share captivating photographs and enthralling tales from their travels fossil-hunting...

Free

Girls Do Science 2025 at the Florida Museum

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Celebrate “International Women and Girls in Science Day” at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Take part in hands-on activities and experiments and meet local scientists during this free public event. See live critters, meet local organizations and hear women share their stories of their path into science and about...

Free

Tot Trot: Winter at Florida Museum of Natural History

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get your toddler excited about science and natural history at Tot Trot. Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for an exciting and interactive nature walk. Each program highlights an outdoor area and encourages exploration with a closer look at nature and Museum objects.

Tot Trot: Botany, FREE Day at Florida Museum

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Get your toddler excited about exploring the great outdoors! Join Discovery Zone nature ambassadors for a safe and interactive nature walk on Tot Tuesdays. Each program has a focused theme and encourages exploration with a close look at the natural world while also sharing Museum treasures.

Florida Museum Members Receive Holiday Discounts

Florida Museum of Natural History 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL, United States

Florida Museum members can enjoy special cheer this holiday season before our historic expansion! Associates and curators society members receive a 20% discount in the museum gift shop Dec. 1 through 22. For more information, visit www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/event/holiday-sale.