Florida Museum of Natural HistoryFlorida Museum of Natural History is on the campus of the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
It has one of the largest collections of natural history items in the United States. Kids love it as well as adults. They are fascinated by the 14 foot tall skeleton of a mammoth, a prehistoric Jumbo.
Don't worry about them getting in your hair - they are not alive. Or as Count Dracula might say, they are not undead. The Butterfly Rainforest in the museum charges an admission fee, but it is well worth it. It is amazing to have these beautiful little creatures flying all around you.
The Florida Museum of Natural History has the world's second largest lepidoptera collection. Only the The Natural History Museum in London has more of the pretty little creatures. Other large collections of interest include birds, fish, plants and thousands of images. The Florida Museum of Natural History can occupy your time for days or weeks and you'll still find something new every time.
ADMISSION FEES
Admission to the Florida Museum of Natural History is free! There is a cover charge for special exhibits and the Butterfly Rainforest (up to $ 9.50 for adults). Reserved parking for museum visitors - excluding University holidays - is $3 per day (cash only), 8:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The reserved parking area is immediately east and north of the Harn Museum of Art in the UF Cultural Plaza. Please see attendant in the gated booth. Parking is free on weekends and State holidays. Designated parking spaces are available for visitors with disabilities.
HOURS Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. The museum is open all year, seven days a week except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Last tickets for the day are sold no less than 30 minutes prior to closing. View Larger Map
From Interstate 75: Take exit 384 and travel 1 mile east on State Road 24 (Archer Road). Turn north (left) on State Road 121 (SW 34th Street). Travel 3/4 mile to the third traffic signal. Turn east (right) on Hull Road. The entrance to the University of Florida Cultural Plaza is on the south (right) side of Hull Road. More information about special exhibits, displays and tours is available at the website of The Florida Museum of Natural History. Create Your Own Web Page
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They also love the Florida cave that has been constructed in the
museum. You'll love the bats in there.
